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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.30, 23,502.27 and 9,373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.30, 23,502.27 and 9,373.79 is: 12,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.30 : 23,502.27 = 9,373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.30/23,502.27 = 9,373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.30x = 23,502.27 × 9,373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.30x = 220,305,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,305,296.63/17,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.08

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