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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.69, 23,884.58 and 9,349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.69, 23,884.58 and 9,349.89 is: 12,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.69 : 23,884.58 = 9,349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.69/23,884.58 = 9,349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.69x = 23,884.58 × 9,349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.69x = 223,318,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,318,112.61/17,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.83

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