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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.66, 23,901.14 and 9,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.66, 23,901.14 and 9,361.88 is: 12,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.66 : 23,901.14 = 9,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.66/23,901.14 = 9,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.66x = 23,901.14 × 9,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.66x = 223,759,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,759,604.54/17,319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.40

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