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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.61, 23,935.53 and 9,386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.61, 23,935.53 and 9,386.97 is: 12,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.61 : 23,935.53 = 9,386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.61/23,935.53 = 9,386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.61x = 23,935.53 × 9,386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.61x = 224,682,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,682,102.92/17,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.00

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