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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.85, 23,887.58 and 9,352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.85, 23,887.58 and 9,352.07 is: 12,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.85 : 23,887.58 = 9,352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.85/23,887.58 = 9,352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.85x = 23,887.58 × 9,352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.85x = 223,398,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,398,243.67/17,309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.85

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