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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.72, 23,937.10 and 9,794.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.72, 23,937.10 and 9,794.89 is: 13,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.72 : 23,937.10 = 9,794.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.72/23,937.10 = 9,794.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.72x = 23,937.10 × 9,794.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.72x = 234,461,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,461,261.42/17,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.17

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