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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.73, 23,902.56 and 9,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.73, 23,902.56 and 9,362.95 is: 12,920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.73 : 23,902.56 = 9,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.73/23,902.56 = 9,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.73x = 23,902.56 × 9,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.73x = 223,798,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,798,474.15/17,320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.85

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