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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.58, 23,905.08 and 9,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.58, 23,905.08 and 9,364.74 is: 12,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.58 : 23,905.08 = 9,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.58/23,905.08 = 9,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.58x = 23,905.08 × 9,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.58x = 223,864,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,864,858.88/17,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.30

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