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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.67, 23,876.31 and 9,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.67, 23,876.31 and 9,343.90 is: 12,894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.67 : 23,876.31 = 9,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.67/23,876.31 = 9,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.67x = 23,876.31 × 9,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.67x = 223,097,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,097,882.85/17,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.59

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