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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.70, 23,943.97 and 9,392.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.70, 23,943.97 and 9,392.99 is: 12,962.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.70 : 23,943.97 = 9,392.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.70/23,943.97 = 9,392.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.70x = 23,943.97 × 9,392.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.70x = 224,905,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,905,423.81/17,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.33

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