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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.08, 23,938.74 and 9,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.08, 23,938.74 and 9,793.56 is: 13,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.08 : 23,938.74 = 9,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.08/23,938.74 = 9,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.08x = 23,938.74 × 9,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.08x = 234,445,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,445,486.51/17,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.98

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