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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.34, 23,863.82 and 9,741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.34, 23,863.82 and 9,741.03 is: 13,442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.34 : 23,863.82 = 9,741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.34/23,863.82 = 9,741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.34x = 23,863.82 × 9,741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.34x = 232,458,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,458,249.69/17,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.85

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