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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.63, 23,997.68 and 9,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.63, 23,997.68 and 9,937.63 is: 13,713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.63 : 23,997.68 = 9,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.63/23,997.68 = 9,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.63x = 23,997.68 × 9,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.63x = 238,479,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,479,969.55/17,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.92

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