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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.70, 23,931.50 and 9,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.70, 23,931.50 and 9,383.90 is: 12,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.70 : 23,931.50 = 9,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.70/23,931.50 = 9,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.70x = 23,931.50 × 9,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.70x = 224,570,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,570,802.85/17,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,949.76

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