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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.48, 23,882.92 and 9,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.48, 23,882.92 and 9,348.70 is: 12,901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.48 : 23,882.92 = 9,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.48/23,882.92 = 9,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.48x = 23,882.92 × 9,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.48x = 223,274,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,274,206.18/17,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.19

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