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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.48, 23,935.39 and 9,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.48, 23,935.39 and 9,386.71 is: 12,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.48 : 23,935.39 = 9,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.48/23,935.39 = 9,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.48x = 23,935.39 × 9,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.48x = 224,674,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,674,517.73/17,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,953.66

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