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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.15, 23,876.96 and 9,344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.15, 23,876.96 and 9,344.37 is: 12,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.15 : 23,876.96 = 9,344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.15/23,876.96 = 9,344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.15x = 23,876.96 × 9,344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.15x = 223,115,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,115,148.72/17,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.23

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