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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.87, 23,934.53 and 9,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.87, 23,934.53 and 9,386.09 is: 12,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.87 : 23,934.53 = 9,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.87/23,934.53 = 9,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.87x = 23,934.53 × 9,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.87x = 224,651,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,651,735.99/17,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.80

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