Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292, 23,863.20 and 9,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,292, 23,863.20 and 9,840 is: 13,579.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,292 : 23,863.20 = 9,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,292/23,863.20 = 9,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,292x = 23,863.20 × 9,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,292x = 234,813,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,813,888/17,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,579.34
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