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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.20, 23,867.18 and 9,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.20, 23,867.18 and 9,743 is: 13,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.20 : 23,867.18 = 9,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.20/23,867.18 = 9,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.20x = 23,867.18 × 9,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.20x = 232,537,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,537,934.74/17,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.90

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