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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.08, 23,865.66 and 9,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.08, 23,865.66 and 9,841.08 is: 13,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.08 : 23,865.66 = 9,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.08/23,865.66 = 9,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.08x = 23,865.66 × 9,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.08x = 234,863,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,863,869.31/17,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.38

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