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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.72, 23,928.45 and 9,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.72, 23,928.45 and 9,786.36 is: 13,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.72 : 23,928.45 = 9,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.72/23,928.45 = 9,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.72x = 23,928.45 × 9,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.72x = 234,172,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,172,425.94/17,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.19

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