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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.56, 23,938.02 and 9,791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.56, 23,938.02 and 9,791.88 is: 13,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.56 : 23,938.02 = 9,791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.56/23,938.02 = 9,791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.56x = 23,938.02 × 9,791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.56x = 234,398,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,398,219.28/17,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.88

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