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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.25, 23,901.89 and 9,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.25, 23,901.89 and 9,362.45 is: 12,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.25 : 23,901.89 = 9,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.25/23,901.89 = 9,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.25x = 23,901.89 × 9,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.25x = 223,780,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,780,262.97/17,320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.15

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