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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.36, 23,881.40 and 9,347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.36, 23,881.40 and 9,347.59 is: 12,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.36 : 23,881.40 = 9,347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.36/23,881.40 = 9,347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.36x = 23,881.40 × 9,347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.36x = 223,233,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,233,369.68/17,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.67

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