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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.12, 23,941.31 and 9,692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.12, 23,941.31 and 9,692.19 is: 13,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.12 : 23,941.31 = 9,692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.12/23,941.31 = 9,692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.12x = 23,941.31 × 9,692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.12x = 232,043,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,043,676.91/17,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.95

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