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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.33, 23,864.63 and 9,840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.33, 23,864.63 and 9,840.33 is: 13,580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.33 : 23,864.63 = 9,840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.33/23,864.63 = 9,840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.33x = 23,864.63 × 9,840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.33x = 234,835,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,835,785.33/17,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.34

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