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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.95, 23,944.31 and 9,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.95, 23,944.31 and 9,393.24 is: 12,962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.95 : 23,944.31 = 9,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.95/23,944.31 = 9,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.95x = 23,944.31 × 9,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.95x = 224,914,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,914,650.46/17,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.67

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