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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.62, 23,903.88 and 9,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.62, 23,903.88 and 9,363.88 is: 12,922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.62 : 23,903.88 = 9,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.62/23,903.88 = 9,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.62x = 23,903.88 × 9,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.62x = 223,833,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,833,063.85/17,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.18

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