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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.88, 23,941.20 and 9,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.88, 23,941.20 and 9,897.44 is: 13,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.88 : 23,941.20 = 9,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.88/23,941.20 = 9,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.88x = 23,941.20 × 9,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.88x = 236,956,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,956,590.53/17,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.75

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