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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.17, 23,860.91 and 9,735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.17, 23,860.91 and 9,735.91 is: 13,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.17 : 23,860.91 = 9,735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.17/23,860.91 = 9,735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.17x = 23,860.91 × 9,735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.17x = 232,307,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,307,623.60/17,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.82

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