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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.74, 23,866.25 and 9,740.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.74, 23,866.25 and 9,740.55 is: 13,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.74 : 23,866.25 = 9,740.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.74/23,866.25 = 9,740.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.74x = 23,866.25 × 9,740.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.74x = 232,470,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,470,352.73/17,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.24

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