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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.02, 23,903.00 and 9,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.02, 23,903.00 and 9,363.25 is: 12,921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.02 : 23,903.00 = 9,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.02/23,903.00 = 9,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.02x = 23,903.00 × 9,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.02x = 223,809,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,809,648.47/17,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.27

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