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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.95, 23,930.62 and 9,787.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.95, 23,930.62 and 9,787.59 is: 13,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.95 : 23,930.62 = 9,787.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.95/23,930.62 = 9,787.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.95x = 23,930.62 × 9,787.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.95x = 234,223,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,223,072.54/17,340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.93

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