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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.67, 23,867.70 and 9,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.67, 23,867.70 and 9,741.97 is: 13,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.67 : 23,867.70 = 9,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.67/23,867.70 = 9,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.67x = 23,867.70 × 9,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.67x = 232,518,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,518,417.37/17,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.74

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