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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.51, 23,934.05 and 9,385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.51, 23,934.05 and 9,385.71 is: 12,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.51 : 23,934.05 = 9,385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.51/23,934.05 = 9,385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.51x = 23,934.05 × 9,385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.51x = 224,638,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,638,052.43/17,343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.28

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