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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.94, 23,940.16 and 9,390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.94, 23,940.16 and 9,390.23 is: 12,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.94 : 23,940.16 = 9,390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.94/23,940.16 = 9,390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.94x = 23,940.16 × 9,390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.94x = 224,803,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,803,608.64/17,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.52

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