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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.80, 23,864.15 and 9,739.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.80, 23,864.15 and 9,739.25 is: 13,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.80 : 23,864.15 = 9,739.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.80/23,864.15 = 9,739.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.80x = 23,864.15 × 9,739.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.80x = 232,418,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,418,933.85/17,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.22

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