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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.50, 23,867.80 and 9,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.50, 23,867.80 and 9,843.50 is: 13,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.50 : 23,867.80 = 9,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.50/23,867.80 = 9,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.50x = 23,867.80 × 9,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.50x = 234,942,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,942,689.30/17,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.04

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