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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.04, 23,939.15 and 9,691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.04, 23,939.15 and 9,691.21 is: 13,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.04 : 23,939.15 = 9,691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.04/23,939.15 = 9,691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.04x = 23,939.15 × 9,691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.04x = 231,999,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,999,311.34/17,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.23

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