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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.12, 23,948.57 and 9,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.12, 23,948.57 and 9,396.33 is: 12,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.12 : 23,948.57 = 9,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.12/23,948.57 = 9,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.12x = 23,948.57 × 9,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.12x = 225,028,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,028,666.75/17,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.87

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