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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.40, 23,862.63 and 9,739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.40, 23,862.63 and 9,739.96 is: 13,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.40 : 23,862.63 = 9,739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.40/23,862.63 = 9,739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.40x = 23,862.63 × 9,739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.40x = 232,421,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,421,061.69/17,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.65

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