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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.62, 23,928.75 and 9,786.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.62, 23,928.75 and 9,786.26 is: 13,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.62 : 23,928.75 = 9,786.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.62/23,928.75 = 9,786.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.62x = 23,928.75 × 9,786.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.62x = 234,172,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,172,968.98/17,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.08

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