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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.26, 23,884.03 and 9,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.26, 23,884.03 and 9,349.48 is: 12,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.26 : 23,884.03 = 9,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.26/23,884.03 = 9,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.26x = 23,884.03 × 9,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.26x = 223,303,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,303,260.80/17,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.29

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