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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.26, 23,927.15 and 9,683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.26, 23,927.15 and 9,683.63 is: 13,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.26 : 23,927.15 = 9,683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.26/23,927.15 = 9,683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.26x = 23,927.15 × 9,683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.26x = 231,701,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,701,540.09/17,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.06

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