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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.43, 23,887.03 and 9,351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.43, 23,887.03 and 9,351.67 is: 12,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.43 : 23,887.03 = 9,351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.43/23,887.03 = 9,351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.43x = 23,887.03 × 9,351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.43x = 223,383,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,383,574.76/17,309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.31

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