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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.84, 23,943.96 and 9,693.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.84, 23,943.96 and 9,693.72 is: 13,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.84 : 23,943.96 = 9,693.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.84/23,943.96 = 9,693.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.84x = 23,943.96 × 9,693.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.84x = 232,106,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,106,043.93/17,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.99

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