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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.32, 23,995.80 and 9,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.32, 23,995.80 and 9,835.26 is: 13,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.32 : 23,995.80 = 9,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.32/23,995.80 = 9,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.32x = 23,995.80 × 9,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.32x = 236,004,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,004,931.91/17,389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.83

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