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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.22, 23,996.96 and 9,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.22, 23,996.96 and 9,834.62 is: 13,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.22 : 23,996.96 = 9,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.22/23,996.96 = 9,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.22x = 23,996.96 × 9,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.22x = 236,000,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,000,982.76/17,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.46

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