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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.84, 23,873.96 and 9,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.84, 23,873.96 and 9,848.32 is: 13,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.84 : 23,873.96 = 9,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.84/23,873.96 = 9,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.84x = 23,873.96 × 9,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.84x = 235,118,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,118,397.75/17,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.78

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