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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.13, 23,864.29 and 9,740.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.13, 23,864.29 and 9,740.22 is: 13,441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.13 : 23,864.29 = 9,740.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.13/23,864.29 = 9,740.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.13x = 23,864.29 × 9,740.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.13x = 232,443,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,443,320.90/17,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.36

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