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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.08, 23,904.32 and 9,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.08, 23,904.32 and 9,364.23 is: 12,922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.08 : 23,904.32 = 9,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.08/23,904.32 = 9,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.08x = 23,904.32 × 9,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.08x = 223,845,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,845,503.65/17,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.56

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