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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.91, 23,876.64 and 9,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.91, 23,876.64 and 9,344.14 is: 12,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.91 : 23,876.64 = 9,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.91/23,876.64 = 9,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.91x = 23,876.64 × 9,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.91x = 223,106,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,106,547.51/17,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.91

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