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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.70, 23,874.21 and 9,643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.70, 23,874.21 and 9,643.66 is: 13,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.70 : 23,874.21 = 9,643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.70/23,874.21 = 9,643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.70x = 23,874.21 × 9,643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.70x = 230,234,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,234,764.01/17,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.60

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