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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.30, 23,879.94 and 9,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.30, 23,879.94 and 9,346.53 is: 12,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.30 : 23,879.94 = 9,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.30/23,879.94 = 9,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.30x = 23,879.94 × 9,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.30x = 223,194,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,194,575.61/17,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.21

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