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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.55, 23,864.99 and 9,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.55, 23,864.99 and 9,739.70 is: 13,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.55 : 23,864.99 = 9,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.55/23,864.99 = 9,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.55x = 23,864.99 × 9,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.55x = 232,437,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,437,843.10/17,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.50

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