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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.57, 23,940.22 and 9,794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.57, 23,940.22 and 9,794.97 is: 13,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.57 : 23,940.22 = 9,794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.57/23,940.22 = 9,794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.57x = 23,940.22 × 9,794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.57x = 234,493,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,493,736.69/17,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.82

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