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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.61, 23,939.53 and 9,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.61, 23,939.53 and 9,793.77 is: 13,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.61 : 23,939.53 = 9,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.61/23,939.53 = 9,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.61x = 23,939.53 × 9,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.61x = 234,458,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,458,250.73/17,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.31

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