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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.09, 23,933.28 and 9,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.09, 23,933.28 and 9,385.14 is: 12,951.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.09 : 23,933.28 = 9,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.09/23,933.28 = 9,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.09x = 23,933.28 × 9,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.09x = 224,617,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,617,183.46/17,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.39

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