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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.37, 23,902.08 and 9,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.37, 23,902.08 and 9,362.58 is: 12,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.37 : 23,902.08 = 9,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.37/23,902.08 = 9,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.37x = 23,902.08 × 9,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.37x = 223,785,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,785,136.17/17,320.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.35

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