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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.07, 23,938.94 and 9,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.07, 23,938.94 and 9,389.28 is: 12,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.07 : 23,938.94 = 9,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.07/23,938.94 = 9,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.07x = 23,938.94 × 9,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.07x = 224,769,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,769,363.62/17,347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.20

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