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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.79, 23,884.73 and 9,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.79, 23,884.73 and 9,350.01 is: 12,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.79 : 23,884.73 = 9,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.79/23,884.73 = 9,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.79x = 23,884.73 × 9,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.79x = 223,322,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,322,464.35/17,307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.00

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