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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.70, 23,949.50 and 9,396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.70, 23,949.50 and 9,396.93 is: 12,967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.70 : 23,949.50 = 9,396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.70/23,949.50 = 9,396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.70x = 23,949.50 × 9,396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.70x = 225,051,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,051,775.04/17,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.77

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