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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.92, 23,874.76 and 9,850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.92, 23,874.76 and 9,850.32 is: 13,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.92 : 23,874.76 = 9,850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.92/23,874.76 = 9,850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.92x = 23,874.76 × 9,850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.92x = 235,174,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,174,025.92/17,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.94

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