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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.17, 23,867.92 and 9,742.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.17, 23,867.92 and 9,742.86 is: 13,442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.17 : 23,867.92 = 9,742.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.17/23,867.92 = 9,742.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.17x = 23,867.92 × 9,742.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.17x = 232,541,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,541,693.30/17,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.36

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