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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.17, 23,929.02 and 9,786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.17, 23,929.02 and 9,786.29 is: 13,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.17 : 23,929.02 = 9,786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.17/23,929.02 = 9,786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.17x = 23,929.02 × 9,786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.17x = 234,176,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,176,209.49/17,340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.84

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