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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.76, 23,944.12 and 9,392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.76, 23,944.12 and 9,392.98 is: 12,962.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.76 : 23,944.12 = 9,392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.76/23,944.12 = 9,392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.76x = 23,944.12 × 9,392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.76x = 224,906,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,906,744.46/17,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.36

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