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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.39, 23,941.74 and 9,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.39, 23,941.74 and 9,797.14 is: 13,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.39 : 23,941.74 = 9,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.39/23,941.74 = 9,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.39x = 23,941.74 × 9,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.39x = 234,560,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,560,578.62/17,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.04

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