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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.99, 23,897.36 and 9,359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.99, 23,897.36 and 9,359.19 is: 12,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.99 : 23,897.36 = 9,359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.99/23,897.36 = 9,359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.99x = 23,897.36 × 9,359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.99x = 223,659,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,659,956.14/17,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.64

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