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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.83, 23,944.17 and 9,393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.83, 23,944.17 and 9,393.09 is: 12,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.83 : 23,944.17 = 9,393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.83/23,944.17 = 9,393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.83x = 23,944.17 × 9,393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.83x = 224,909,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,909,689.22/17,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.47

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