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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.96, 23,864.72 and 9,739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.96, 23,864.72 and 9,739.57 is: 13,440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.96 : 23,864.72 = 9,739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.96/23,864.72 = 9,739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.96x = 23,864.72 × 9,739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.96x = 232,432,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,432,110.97/17,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.85

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