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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.68, 23,942.62 and 9,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.68, 23,942.62 and 9,391.90 is: 12,960.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.68 : 23,942.62 = 9,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.68/23,942.62 = 9,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.68x = 23,942.62 × 9,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.68x = 224,866,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,866,692.78/17,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.86

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