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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.24, 23,671.22 and 9,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.24, 23,671.22 and 9,392.10 is: 12,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.24 : 23,671.22 = 9,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.24/23,671.22 = 9,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.24x = 23,671.22 × 9,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.24x = 222,322,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,322,465.36/17,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.96

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