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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.04, 23,893.44 and 9,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.04, 23,893.44 and 9,356.34 is: 12,911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.04 : 23,893.44 = 9,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.04/23,893.44 = 9,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.04x = 23,893.44 × 9,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.04x = 223,555,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,555,148.41/17,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.78

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