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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.81, 23,873.63 and 9,745.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.81, 23,873.63 and 9,745.97 is: 13,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.81 : 23,873.63 = 9,745.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.81/23,873.63 = 9,745.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.81x = 23,873.63 × 9,745.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.81x = 232,671,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,671,513.67/17,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.15

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