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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.04, 23,886.46 and 9,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.04, 23,886.46 and 9,351.26 is: 12,904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.04 : 23,886.46 = 9,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.04/23,886.46 = 9,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.04x = 23,886.46 × 9,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.04x = 223,368,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,368,497.94/17,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.73

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