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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.36, 23,869.44 and 9,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.36, 23,869.44 and 9,845.76 is: 13,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.36 : 23,869.44 = 9,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.36/23,869.44 = 9,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.36x = 23,869.44 × 9,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.36x = 235,012,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,012,777.57/17,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.20

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