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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.67, 23,931.09 and 9,787.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.67, 23,931.09 and 9,787.79 is: 13,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.67 : 23,931.09 = 9,787.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.67/23,931.09 = 9,787.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.67x = 23,931.09 × 9,787.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.67x = 234,232,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,232,363.74/17,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.91

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