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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.46, 23,942.01 and 9,692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.46, 23,942.01 and 9,692.86 is: 13,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.46 : 23,942.01 = 9,692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.46/23,942.01 = 9,692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.46x = 23,942.01 × 9,692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.46x = 232,066,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,066,551.05/17,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.01

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