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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.09, 23,904.45 and 9,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.09, 23,904.45 and 9,364.31 is: 12,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.09 : 23,904.45 = 9,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.09/23,904.45 = 9,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.09x = 23,904.45 × 9,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.09x = 223,848,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,848,650.30/17,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.73

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