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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.77, 23,872.79 and 9,745.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.77, 23,872.79 and 9,745.18 is: 13,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.77 : 23,872.79 = 9,745.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.77/23,872.79 = 9,745.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.77x = 23,872.79 × 9,745.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.77x = 232,644,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,644,600.33/17,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.62

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