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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.53, 23,943.70 and 9,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.53, 23,943.70 and 9,392.75 is: 12,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.53 : 23,943.70 = 9,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.53/23,943.70 = 9,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.53x = 23,943.70 × 9,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.53x = 224,897,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,897,188.18/17,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.98

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