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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.92, 23,934.68 and 9,386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.92, 23,934.68 and 9,386.15 is: 12,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.92 : 23,934.68 = 9,386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.92/23,934.68 = 9,386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.92x = 23,934.68 × 9,386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.92x = 224,654,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,654,496.68/17,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.93

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