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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.40, 23,934.76 and 9,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.40, 23,934.76 and 9,791 is: 13,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.40 : 23,934.76 = 9,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.40/23,934.76 = 9,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.40x = 23,934.76 × 9,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.40x = 234,345,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,345,235.16/17,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.29

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