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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.18, 23,948.66 and 9,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.18, 23,948.66 and 9,396.38 is: 12,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.18 : 23,948.66 = 9,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.18/23,948.66 = 9,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.18x = 23,948.66 × 9,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.18x = 225,030,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,030,793.21/17,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.95

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