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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.98, 23,869.04 and 9,743.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.98, 23,869.04 and 9,743.67 is: 13,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.98 : 23,869.04 = 9,743.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.98/23,869.04 = 9,743.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.98x = 23,869.04 × 9,743.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.98x = 232,572,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,572,084.29/17,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.49

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