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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.73, 23,932.97 and 9,791.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.73, 23,932.97 and 9,791.89 is: 13,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.73 : 23,932.97 = 9,791.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.73/23,932.97 = 9,791.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.73x = 23,932.97 × 9,791.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.73x = 234,349,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,349,009.61/17,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.03

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