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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.44, 23,935.92 and 9,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.44, 23,935.92 and 9,791.84 is: 13,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.44 : 23,935.92 = 9,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.44/23,935.92 = 9,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.44x = 23,935.92 × 9,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.44x = 234,376,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,376,698.89/17,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.52

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