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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.53, 23,905.07 and 9,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.53, 23,905.07 and 9,364.74 is: 12,923.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.53 : 23,905.07 = 9,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.53/23,905.07 = 9,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.53x = 23,905.07 × 9,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.53x = 223,864,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,864,718.41/17,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.33

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