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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.26, 23,882.65 and 9,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.26, 23,882.65 and 9,348.48 is: 12,900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.26 : 23,882.65 = 9,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.26/23,882.65 = 9,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.26x = 23,882.65 × 9,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.26x = 223,266,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,266,452.50/17,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.91

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