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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.44, 23,940.85 and 9,390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.44, 23,940.85 and 9,390.73 is: 12,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.44 : 23,940.85 = 9,390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.44/23,940.85 = 9,390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.44x = 23,940.85 × 9,390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.44x = 224,822,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,822,058.32/17,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.21

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