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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.67, 23,946.70 and 9,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.67, 23,946.70 and 9,394.90 is: 12,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.67 : 23,946.70 = 9,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.67/23,946.70 = 9,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.67x = 23,946.70 × 9,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.67x = 224,976,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,976,851.83/17,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.97

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