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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.76, 23,946.88 and 9,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.76, 23,946.88 and 9,394.98 is: 12,965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.76 : 23,946.88 = 9,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.76/23,946.88 = 9,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.76x = 23,946.88 × 9,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.76x = 224,980,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,980,458.66/17,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.11

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