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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.96, 23,934.77 and 9,790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.96, 23,934.77 and 9,790.59 is: 13,511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.96 : 23,934.77 = 9,790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.96/23,934.77 = 9,790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.96x = 23,934.77 × 9,790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.96x = 234,335,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,335,470.86/17,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.07

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