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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.06, 23,940.28 and 9,390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.06, 23,940.28 and 9,390.27 is: 12,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.06 : 23,940.28 = 9,390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.06/23,940.28 = 9,390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.06x = 23,940.28 × 9,390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.06x = 224,805,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,805,669.60/17,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.55

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