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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.62, 23,938.08 and 9,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.62, 23,938.08 and 9,388.74 is: 12,956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.62 : 23,938.08 = 9,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.62/23,938.08 = 9,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.62x = 23,938.08 × 9,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.62x = 224,748,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,748,409.22/17,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.32

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