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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.33, 17,053.44 and 9,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.33, 17,053.44 and 9,373.23 is: 12,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.33 : 17,053.44 = 9,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.33/17,053.44 = 9,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.33x = 17,053.44 × 9,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.33x = 159,845,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,845,815.41/12,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.08

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