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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.08, 23,869.80 and 9,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.08, 23,869.80 and 9,844.08 is: 13,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.08 : 23,869.80 = 9,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.08/23,869.80 = 9,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.08x = 23,869.80 × 9,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.08x = 234,976,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,976,220.78/17,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.52

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