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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.78, 23,946.80 and 9,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.78, 23,946.80 and 9,395 is: 12,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.78 : 23,946.80 = 9,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.78/23,946.80 = 9,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.78x = 23,946.80 × 9,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.78x = 224,980,186
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,980,186/17,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.08

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