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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,345.40, 23,936.14 and 9,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,345.40, 23,936.14 and 9,792 is: 13,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,345.40 : 23,936.14 = 9,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,345.40/23,936.14 = 9,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,345.40x = 23,936.14 × 9,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,345.40x = 234,382,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,382,682.88/17,345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.67

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