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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.38, 23,940.54 and 9,791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.38, 23,940.54 and 9,791.03 is: 13,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.38 : 23,940.54 = 9,791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.38/23,940.54 = 9,791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.38x = 23,940.54 × 9,791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.38x = 234,402,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,402,425.65/17,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.27

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