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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.97, 23,944.14 and 9,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.97, 23,944.14 and 9,393.02 is: 12,962.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.97 : 23,944.14 = 9,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.97/23,944.14 = 9,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.97x = 23,944.14 × 9,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.97x = 224,907,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,907,785.90/17,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.26

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