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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.14, 23,999.77 and 9,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.14, 23,999.77 and 9,837.31 is: 13,575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.14 : 23,999.77 = 9,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.14/23,999.77 = 9,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.14x = 23,999.77 × 9,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.14x = 236,093,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,093,057.42/17,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.48

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