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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.58, 23,935.43 and 9,386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.58, 23,935.43 and 9,386.73 is: 12,953.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.58 : 23,935.43 = 9,386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.58/23,935.43 = 9,386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.58x = 23,935.43 × 9,386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.58x = 224,675,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,675,371.91/17,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,953.64

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