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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.88, 23,871.03 and 9,742.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.88, 23,871.03 and 9,742.79 is: 13,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.88 : 23,871.03 = 9,742.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.88/23,871.03 = 9,742.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.88x = 23,871.03 × 9,742.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.88x = 232,570,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,570,432.37/17,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.25

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