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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.24, 23,874.90 and 9,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.24, 23,874.90 and 9,747.92 is: 13,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.24 : 23,874.90 = 9,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.24/23,874.90 = 9,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.24x = 23,874.90 × 9,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.24x = 232,730,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,730,615.21/17,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.34

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