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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,291, 23,862.68 and 9,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,291, 23,862.68 and 9,839 is: 13,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,291 : 23,862.68 = 9,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,291/23,862.68 = 9,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,291x = 23,862.68 × 9,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,291x = 234,784,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,784,908.52/17,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.45

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