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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.36, 23,940.86 and 9,691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.36, 23,940.86 and 9,691.63 is: 13,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.36 : 23,940.86 = 9,691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.36/23,940.86 = 9,691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.36x = 23,940.86 × 9,691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.36x = 232,025,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,025,980.51/17,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.52

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