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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.17, 23,999.82 and 9,837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.17, 23,999.82 and 9,837.34 is: 13,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.17 : 23,999.82 = 9,837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.17/23,999.82 = 9,837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.17x = 23,999.82 × 9,837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.17x = 236,094,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,094,340.09/17,391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.53

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