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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.71, 23,865.75 and 9,740.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.71, 23,865.75 and 9,740.33 is: 13,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.71 : 23,865.75 = 9,740.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.71/23,865.75 = 9,740.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.71x = 23,865.75 × 9,740.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.71x = 232,460,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,460,161.37/17,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.89

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