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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.26, 23,932.66 and 9,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.26, 23,932.66 and 9,687.62 is: 13,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.26 : 23,932.66 = 9,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.26/23,932.66 = 9,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.26x = 23,932.66 × 9,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.26x = 231,850,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,850,515.67/17,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.56

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