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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.46, 23,902.34 and 9,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.46, 23,902.34 and 9,362.66 is: 12,920.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.46 : 23,902.34 = 9,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.46/23,902.34 = 9,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.46x = 23,902.34 × 9,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.46x = 223,789,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,789,482.62/17,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.53

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