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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.79, 23,883.35 and 9,349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.79, 23,883.35 and 9,349.01 is: 12,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.79 : 23,883.35 = 9,349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.79/23,883.35 = 9,349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.79x = 23,883.35 × 9,349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.79x = 223,285,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,285,677.98/17,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.62

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