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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.62, 23,902.50 and 9,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.62, 23,902.50 and 9,362.88 is: 12,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.62 : 23,902.50 = 9,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.62/23,902.50 = 9,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.62x = 23,902.50 × 9,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.62x = 223,796,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,796,239.20/17,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.80

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