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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.03, 23,948.51 and 9,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.03, 23,948.51 and 9,396.27 is: 12,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.03 : 23,948.51 = 9,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.03/23,948.51 = 9,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.03x = 23,948.51 × 9,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.03x = 225,026,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,026,619.08/17,354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.83

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