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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.99, 23,898.78 and 9,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.99, 23,898.78 and 9,360.19 is: 12,917.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.99 : 23,898.78 = 9,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.99/23,898.78 = 9,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.99x = 23,898.78 × 9,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.99x = 223,697,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,697,151.44/17,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.04

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