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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.54, 23,935.38 and 9,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.54, 23,935.38 and 9,386.76 is: 12,953.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.54 : 23,935.38 = 9,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.54/23,935.38 = 9,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.54x = 23,935.38 × 9,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.54x = 224,675,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,675,667.57/17,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,953.68

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