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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.08, 23,905.87 and 9,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.08, 23,905.87 and 9,365.30 is: 12,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.08 : 23,905.87 = 9,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.08/23,905.87 = 9,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.08x = 23,905.87 × 9,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.08x = 223,885,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,885,680.66/17,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.13

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