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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.83, 23,942.88 and 9,392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.83, 23,942.88 and 9,392.12 is: 12,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.83 : 23,942.88 = 9,392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.83/23,942.88 = 9,392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.83x = 23,942.88 × 9,392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.83x = 224,874,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,874,282.39/17,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.18

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