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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.92, 23,865.21 and 9,740.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.92, 23,865.21 and 9,740.05 is: 13,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.92 : 23,865.21 = 9,740.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.92/23,865.21 = 9,740.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.92x = 23,865.21 × 9,740.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.92x = 232,448,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,448,338.66/17,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.27

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