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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.70, 23,943.84 and 9,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.70, 23,943.84 and 9,392.74 is: 12,961.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.70 : 23,943.84 = 9,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.70/23,943.84 = 9,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.70x = 23,943.84 × 9,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.70x = 224,898,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,898,263.72/17,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.91

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