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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349, 23,944.86 and 9,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349, 23,944.86 and 9,897 is: 13,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349 : 23,944.86 = 9,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349/23,944.86 = 9,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349x = 23,944.86 × 9,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349x = 236,982,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,982,279.42/17,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.71

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