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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.66, 23,905.28 and 9,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.66, 23,905.28 and 9,364.88 is: 12,923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.66 : 23,905.28 = 9,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.66/23,905.28 = 9,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.66x = 23,905.28 × 9,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.66x = 223,870,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,870,078.57/17,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.54

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