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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.56, 23,933.58 and 9,790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.56, 23,933.58 and 9,790.58 is: 13,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.56 : 23,933.58 = 9,790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.56/23,933.58 = 9,790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.56x = 23,933.58 × 9,790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.56x = 234,323,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,323,629.68/17,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.70

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