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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.29, 23,943.53 and 9,693.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.29, 23,943.53 and 9,693.57 is: 13,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.29 : 23,943.53 = 9,693.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.29/23,943.53 = 9,693.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.29x = 23,943.53 × 9,693.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.29x = 232,098,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,098,235.63/17,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.20

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