Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.40, 23,932 and 9,789
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,342.40, 23,932 and 9,789 is: 13,508.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,342.40 : 23,932 = 9,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,342.40/23,932 = 9,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,342.40x = 23,932 × 9,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,342.40x = 234,270,348 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,270,348/17,342.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,508.53
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