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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.66, 23,903.90 and 9,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.66, 23,903.90 and 9,363.88 is: 12,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.66 : 23,903.90 = 9,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.66/23,903.90 = 9,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.66x = 23,903.90 × 9,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.66x = 223,833,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,833,251.13/17,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.16

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