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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.63, 23,942.48 and 9,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.63, 23,942.48 and 9,897.63 is: 13,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.63 : 23,942.48 = 9,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.63/23,942.48 = 9,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.63x = 23,942.48 × 9,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.63x = 236,973,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,973,808.32/17,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.72

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