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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.45, 23,940.86 and 9,390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.45, 23,940.86 and 9,390.74 is: 12,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.45 : 23,940.86 = 9,390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.45/23,940.86 = 9,390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.45x = 23,940.86 × 9,390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.45x = 224,822,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,822,224.98/17,348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.21

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