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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.96, 23,901.65 and 9,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.96, 23,901.65 and 9,362.16 is: 12,919.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.96 : 23,901.65 = 9,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.96/23,901.65 = 9,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.96x = 23,901.65 × 9,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.96x = 223,771,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,771,024.75/17,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.83

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