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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.44, 23,997.24 and 9,835.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.44, 23,997.24 and 9,835.65 is: 13,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.44 : 23,997.24 = 9,835.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.44/23,997.24 = 9,835.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.44x = 23,997.24 × 9,835.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.44x = 236,028,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,028,453.61/17,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.09

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