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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.68, 23,940.48 and 9,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.68, 23,940.48 and 9,795.60 is: 13,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.68 : 23,940.48 = 9,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.68/23,940.48 = 9,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.68x = 23,940.48 × 9,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.68x = 234,511,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,511,365.89/17,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.31

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