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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.51, 23,873.33 and 9,341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.51, 23,873.33 and 9,341.74 is: 12,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.51 : 23,873.33 = 9,341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.51/23,873.33 = 9,341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.51x = 23,873.33 × 9,341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.51x = 223,018,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,018,318.37/17,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.60

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