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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.23, 23,901.90 and 9,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.23, 23,901.90 and 9,362.44 is: 12,920.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.23 : 23,901.90 = 9,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.23/23,901.90 = 9,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.23x = 23,901.90 × 9,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.23x = 223,780,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,780,104.64/17,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.16

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