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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.14, 23,868.33 and 9,743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.14, 23,868.33 and 9,743.26 is: 13,444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.14 : 23,868.33 = 9,743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.14/23,868.33 = 9,743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.14x = 23,868.33 × 9,743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.14x = 232,555,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,555,344.96/17,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.73

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