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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.72, 23,941.29 and 9,390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.72, 23,941.29 and 9,390.94 is: 12,959.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.72 : 23,941.29 = 9,390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.72/23,941.29 = 9,390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.72x = 23,941.29 × 9,390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.72x = 224,831,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,831,217.91/17,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.53

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