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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.03, 23,893.32 and 9,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.03, 23,893.32 and 9,356.23 is: 12,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.03 : 23,893.32 = 9,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.03/23,893.32 = 9,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.03x = 23,893.32 × 9,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.03x = 223,551,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,551,397.38/17,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.58

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