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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.45, 23,942.41 and 9,797.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.45, 23,942.41 and 9,797.62 is: 13,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.45 : 23,942.41 = 9,797.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.45/23,942.41 = 9,797.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.45x = 23,942.41 × 9,797.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.45x = 234,578,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,578,555.82/17,351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.25

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