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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.31, 23,861.18 and 9,736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.31, 23,861.18 and 9,736.76 is: 13,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.31 : 23,861.18 = 9,736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.31/23,861.18 = 9,736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.31x = 23,861.18 × 9,736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.31x = 232,330,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,330,532.75/17,290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.04

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