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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.07, 23,999.48 and 9,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.07, 23,999.48 and 9,837.28 is: 13,575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.07 : 23,999.48 = 9,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.07/23,999.48 = 9,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.07x = 23,999.48 × 9,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.07x = 236,089,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,089,509.21/17,391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.33

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