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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,345.22, 23,935.80 and 9,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,345.22, 23,935.80 and 9,791.73 is: 13,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,345.22 : 23,935.80 = 9,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,345.22/23,935.80 = 9,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,345.22x = 23,935.80 × 9,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,345.22x = 234,372,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,372,890.93/17,345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.25

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