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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.67, 23,892.87 and 9,355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.67, 23,892.87 and 9,355.89 is: 12,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.67 : 23,892.87 = 9,355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.67/23,892.87 = 9,355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.67x = 23,892.87 × 9,355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.67x = 223,539,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,539,063.50/17,313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.13

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