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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.85, 25,832.72 and 9,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.85, 25,832.72 and 9,323.34 is: 13,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.85 : 25,832.72 = 9,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.85/25,832.72 = 9,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.85x = 25,832.72 × 9,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.85x = 240,847,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,847,158.12/17,237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.00

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