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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.62, 23,937.80 and 9,792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.62, 23,937.80 and 9,792.90 is: 13,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.62 : 23,937.80 = 9,792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.62/23,937.80 = 9,792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.62x = 23,937.80 × 9,792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.62x = 234,420,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,420,432.66/17,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.89

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