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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.52, 23,935.38 and 9,790.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.52, 23,935.38 and 9,790.84 is: 13,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.52 : 23,935.38 = 9,790.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.52/23,935.38 = 9,790.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.52x = 23,935.38 × 9,790.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.52x = 234,347,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,347,475.92/17,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.33

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