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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.94, 23,941.52 and 9,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.94, 23,941.52 and 9,391.16 is: 12,959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.94 : 23,941.52 = 9,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.94/23,941.52 = 9,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.94x = 23,941.52 × 9,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.94x = 224,838,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,838,478.30/17,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.78

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