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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.10, 23,905.80 and 9,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.10, 23,905.80 and 9,365.32 is: 12,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.10 : 23,905.80 = 9,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.10/23,905.80 = 9,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.10x = 23,905.80 × 9,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.10x = 223,885,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,885,407.09/17,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.10

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