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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.71, 23,928.63 and 9,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.71, 23,928.63 and 9,381.76 is: 12,946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.71 : 23,928.63 = 9,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.71/23,928.63 = 9,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.71x = 23,928.63 × 9,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.71x = 224,492,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,492,568.79/17,339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.73

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