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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.78, 23,876.46 and 9,344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.78, 23,876.46 and 9,344.01 is: 12,894.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.78 : 23,876.46 = 9,344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.78/23,876.46 = 9,344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.78x = 23,876.46 × 9,344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.78x = 223,101,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,101,881.00/17,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.74

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