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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.84, 23,868.40 and 9,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.84, 23,868.40 and 9,844.32 is: 13,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.84 : 23,868.40 = 9,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.84/23,868.40 = 9,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.84x = 23,868.40 × 9,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.84x = 234,968,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,968,167.49/17,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.24

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