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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.58, 23,903.69 and 9,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.58, 23,903.69 and 9,363.73 is: 12,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.58 : 23,903.69 = 9,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.58/23,903.69 = 9,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.58x = 23,903.69 × 9,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.58x = 223,827,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,827,699.16/17,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.90

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