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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.80, 23,507.10 and 9,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.80, 23,507.10 and 9,377.29 is: 12,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.80 : 23,507.10 = 9,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.80/23,507.10 = 9,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.80x = 23,507.10 × 9,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.80x = 220,432,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,432,893.76/17,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.91

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