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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.63, 23,866.58 and 9,842.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.63, 23,866.58 and 9,842.63 is: 13,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.63 : 23,866.58 = 9,842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.63/23,866.58 = 9,842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.63x = 23,866.58 × 9,842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.63x = 234,909,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,909,821.58/17,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.82

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