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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.07, 23,865.69 and 9,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.07, 23,865.69 and 9,740.52 is: 13,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.07 : 23,865.69 = 9,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.07/23,865.69 = 9,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.07x = 23,865.69 × 9,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.07x = 232,464,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,464,212.50/17,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.84

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