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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.08, 23,940.12 and 9,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.08, 23,940.12 and 9,794.56 is: 13,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.08 : 23,940.12 = 9,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.08/23,940.12 = 9,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.08x = 23,940.12 × 9,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.08x = 234,482,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,482,941.75/17,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.36

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