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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.14, 23,865.57 and 9,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.14, 23,865.57 and 9,741.26 is: 13,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.14 : 23,865.57 = 9,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.14/23,865.57 = 9,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.14x = 23,865.57 × 9,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.14x = 232,480,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,480,722.42/17,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.97

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