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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.08, 23,942.60 and 9,693.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.08, 23,942.60 and 9,693.15 is: 13,376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.08 : 23,942.60 = 9,693.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.08/23,942.60 = 9,693.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.08x = 23,942.60 × 9,693.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.08x = 232,079,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,079,164.72/17,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.26

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