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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.64, 23,936.88 and 9,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.64, 23,936.88 and 9,793 is: 13,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.64 : 23,936.88 = 9,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.64/23,936.88 = 9,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.64x = 23,936.88 × 9,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.64x = 234,413,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,413,865.84/17,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.84

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