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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.83, 23,882.01 and 9,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.83, 23,882.01 and 9,348.03 is: 12,900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.83 : 23,882.01 = 9,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.83/23,882.01 = 9,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.83x = 23,882.01 × 9,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.83x = 223,249,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,249,745.94/17,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.26

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