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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.73, 23,883.29 and 9,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.73, 23,883.29 and 9,348.96 is: 12,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.73 : 23,883.29 = 9,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.73/23,883.29 = 9,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.73x = 23,883.29 × 9,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.73x = 223,283,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,283,876.13/17,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.56

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