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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.56, 23,996.40 and 9,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.56, 23,996.40 and 9,834.88 is: 13,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.56 : 23,996.40 = 9,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.56/23,996.40 = 9,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.56x = 23,996.40 × 9,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.56x = 236,001,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,001,714.43/17,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,570.68

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