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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.62, 23,891.41 and 9,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.62, 23,891.41 and 9,354.84 is: 12,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.62 : 23,891.41 = 9,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.62/23,891.41 = 9,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.62x = 23,891.41 × 9,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.62x = 223,500,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,500,321.79/17,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.68

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