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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.80, 23,504.34 and 9,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.80, 23,504.34 and 9,375.29 is: 12,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.80 : 23,504.34 = 9,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.80/23,504.34 = 9,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.80x = 23,504.34 × 9,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.80x = 220,360,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,360,003.76/17,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.15

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