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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.89, 23,944.28 and 9,393.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.89, 23,944.28 and 9,393.13 is: 12,962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.89 : 23,944.28 = 9,393.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.89/23,944.28 = 9,393.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.89x = 23,944.28 × 9,393.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.89x = 224,911,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,911,717.76/17,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.55

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