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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.46, 23,893.88 and 9,356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.46, 23,893.88 and 9,356.66 is: 12,912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.46 : 23,893.88 = 9,356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.46/23,893.88 = 9,356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.46x = 23,893.88 × 9,356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.46x = 223,566,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,566,834.59/17,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.15

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