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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.48, 23,881.58 and 9,347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.48, 23,881.58 and 9,347.71 is: 12,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.48 : 23,881.58 = 9,347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.48/23,881.58 = 9,347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.48x = 23,881.58 × 9,347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.48x = 223,237,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,237,918.04/17,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.84

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