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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.98, 23,882.27 and 9,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.98, 23,882.27 and 9,348.21 is: 12,900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.98 : 23,882.27 = 9,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.98/23,882.27 = 9,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.98x = 23,882.27 × 9,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.98x = 223,256,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256,475.24/17,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.54

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