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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.52, 23,943.76 and 9,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.52, 23,943.76 and 9,392.80 is: 12,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.52 : 23,943.76 = 9,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.52/23,943.76 = 9,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.52x = 23,943.76 × 9,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.52x = 224,898,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,898,948.93/17,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.09

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