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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.66, 23,865.69 and 9,740.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.66, 23,865.69 and 9,740.23 is: 13,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.66 : 23,865.69 = 9,740.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.66/23,865.69 = 9,740.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.66x = 23,865.69 × 9,740.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.66x = 232,457,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,457,309.71/17,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.76

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