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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.13, 23,934.89 and 9,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.13, 23,934.89 and 9,892.13 is: 13,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.13 : 23,934.89 = 9,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.13/23,934.89 = 9,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.13x = 23,934.89 × 9,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.13x = 236,766,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,766,948.47/17,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.13

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