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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.70, 23,945.22 and 9,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.70, 23,945.22 and 9,393.74 is: 12,963.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.70 : 23,945.22 = 9,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.70/23,945.22 = 9,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.70x = 23,945.22 × 9,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.70x = 224,935,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,935,170.92/17,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.29

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