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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.76, 23,881.94 and 9,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.76, 23,881.94 and 9,347.99 is: 12,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.76 : 23,881.94 = 9,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.76/23,881.94 = 9,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.76x = 23,881.94 × 9,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.76x = 223,248,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,248,040.26/17,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.21

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