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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.09, 23,930.52 and 9,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.09, 23,930.52 and 9,383.14 is: 12,948.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.09 : 23,930.52 = 9,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.09/23,930.52 = 9,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.09x = 23,930.52 × 9,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.09x = 224,543,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,543,419.43/17,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.63

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