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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.68, 23,934.32 and 9,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.68, 23,934.32 and 9,385.98 is: 12,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.68 : 23,934.32 = 9,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.68/23,934.32 = 9,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.68x = 23,934.32 × 9,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.68x = 224,647,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,647,048.83/17,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.67

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