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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.52, 23,891.27 and 9,354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.52, 23,891.27 and 9,354.74 is: 12,909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.52 : 23,891.27 = 9,354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.52/23,891.27 = 9,354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.52x = 23,891.27 × 9,354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.52x = 223,496,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,496,587.28/17,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.54

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