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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.02, 23,891.96 and 9,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.02, 23,891.96 and 9,355.24 is: 12,910.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.02 : 23,891.96 = 9,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.02/23,891.96 = 9,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.02x = 23,891.96 × 9,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.02x = 223,514,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,514,973.09/17,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.22

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