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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.64, 23,859.36 and 9,736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.64, 23,859.36 and 9,736.76 is: 13,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.64 : 23,859.36 = 9,736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.64/23,859.36 = 9,736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.64x = 23,859.36 × 9,736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.64x = 232,312,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,312,862.07/17,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.76

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