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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.50, 23,996.13 and 9,936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.50, 23,996.13 and 9,936.50 is: 13,712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.50 : 23,996.13 = 9,936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.50/23,996.13 = 9,936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.50x = 23,996.13 × 9,936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.50x = 238,437,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,437,545.75/17,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.37

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