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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.24, 23,939.46 and 9,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.24, 23,939.46 and 9,895.24 is: 13,655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.24 : 23,939.46 = 9,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.24/23,939.46 = 9,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.24x = 23,939.46 × 9,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.24x = 236,886,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,886,702.17/17,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.58

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