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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.44, 23,940.82 and 9,390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.44, 23,940.82 and 9,390.66 is: 12,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.44 : 23,940.82 = 9,390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.44/23,940.82 = 9,390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.44x = 23,940.82 × 9,390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.44x = 224,820,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,820,100.74/17,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.10

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