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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.05, 23,930.73 and 9,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.05, 23,930.73 and 9,787.70 is: 13,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.05 : 23,930.73 = 9,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.05/23,930.73 = 9,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.05x = 23,930.73 × 9,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.05x = 234,226,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,226,830.49/17,341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.07

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