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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.96, 23,940.24 and 9,390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.96, 23,940.24 and 9,390.17 is: 12,958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.96 : 23,940.24 = 9,390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.96/23,940.24 = 9,390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.96x = 23,940.24 × 9,390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.96x = 224,802,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,802,923.44/17,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.47

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