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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.41, 23,938.92 and 9,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.41, 23,938.92 and 9,793.98 is: 13,515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.41 : 23,938.92 = 9,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.41/23,938.92 = 9,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.41x = 23,938.92 × 9,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.41x = 234,457,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,457,303.70/17,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.41

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