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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.32, 23,935.68 and 9,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.32, 23,935.68 and 9,791.04 is: 13,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.32 : 23,935.68 = 9,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.32/23,935.68 = 9,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.32x = 23,935.68 × 9,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.32x = 234,355,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,355,200.31/17,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.93

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