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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.79, 23,941.46 and 9,692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.79, 23,941.46 and 9,692.07 is: 13,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.79 : 23,941.46 = 9,692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.79/23,941.46 = 9,692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.79x = 23,941.46 × 9,692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.79x = 232,042,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,042,257.76/17,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.13

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