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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.06, 23,938.90 and 9,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.06, 23,938.90 and 9,389.22 is: 12,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.06 : 23,938.90 = 9,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.06/23,938.90 = 9,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.06x = 23,938.90 × 9,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.06x = 224,767,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,767,598.66/17,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.10

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