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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.71, 23,949.62 and 9,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.71, 23,949.62 and 9,397 is: 12,967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.71 : 23,949.62 = 9,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.71/23,949.62 = 9,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.71x = 23,949.62 × 9,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.71x = 225,054,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,054,579.14/17,354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.93

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