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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.14, 23,926.21 and 9,785.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.14, 23,926.21 and 9,785.89 is: 13,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.14 : 23,926.21 = 9,785.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.14/23,926.21 = 9,785.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.14x = 23,926.21 × 9,785.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.14x = 234,139,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,139,259.18/17,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.51

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