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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.40, 23,864.01 and 9,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.40, 23,864.01 and 9,740.96 is: 13,442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.40 : 23,864.01 = 9,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.40/23,864.01 = 9,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.40x = 23,864.01 × 9,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.40x = 232,458,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,458,366.85/17,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.03

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