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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.67, 23,888.66 and 9,352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.67, 23,888.66 and 9,352.88 is: 12,906.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.67 : 23,888.66 = 9,352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.67/23,888.66 = 9,352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.67x = 23,888.66 × 9,352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.67x = 223,427,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,427,770.34/17,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.94

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