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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.18, 23,901.87 and 9,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.18, 23,901.87 and 9,362.41 is: 12,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.18 : 23,901.87 = 9,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.18/23,901.87 = 9,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.18x = 23,901.87 × 9,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.18x = 223,779,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,779,106.71/17,320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.14

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