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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.70, 23,888.72 and 9,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.70, 23,888.72 and 9,352.90 is: 12,906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.70 : 23,888.72 = 9,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.70/23,888.72 = 9,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.70x = 23,888.72 × 9,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.70x = 223,428,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,428,809.29/17,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.98

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