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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.32, 23,941.84 and 9,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.32, 23,941.84 and 9,692.72 is: 13,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.32 : 23,941.84 = 9,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.32/23,941.84 = 9,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.32x = 23,941.84 × 9,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.32x = 232,061,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,061,551.40/17,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.83

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