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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.74, 23,945.41 and 9,393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.74, 23,945.41 and 9,393.97 is: 12,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.74 : 23,945.41 = 9,393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.74/23,945.41 = 9,393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.74x = 23,945.41 × 9,393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.74x = 224,942,419.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,942,419.03/17,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.68

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