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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.91, 23,942.93 and 9,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.91, 23,942.93 and 9,392.20 is: 12,961.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.91 : 23,942.93 = 9,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.91/23,942.93 = 9,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.91x = 23,942.93 × 9,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.91x = 224,876,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,876,680.33/17,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.26

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