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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.26, 23,930.02 and 9,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.26, 23,930.02 and 9,886.26 is: 13,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.26 : 23,930.02 = 9,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.26/23,930.02 = 9,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.26x = 23,930.02 × 9,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.26x = 236,578,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,578,399.53/17,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.88

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