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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.40, 23,858.76 and 9,736.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.40, 23,858.76 and 9,736.54 is: 13,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.40 : 23,858.76 = 9,736.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.40/23,858.76 = 9,736.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.40x = 23,858.76 × 9,736.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.40x = 232,301,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,301,837.43/17,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.31

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