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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.32, 23,998.56 and 9,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.32, 23,998.56 and 9,837.26 is: 13,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.32 : 23,998.56 = 9,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.32/23,998.56 = 9,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.32x = 23,998.56 × 9,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.32x = 236,080,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,080,074.35/17,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,574.59

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