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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.49, 23,926.93 and 9,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.49, 23,926.93 and 9,380.54 is: 12,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.49 : 23,926.93 = 9,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.49/23,926.93 = 9,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.49x = 23,926.93 × 9,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.49x = 224,447,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,447,560.31/17,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,945.05

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