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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.68, 23,906.67 and 9,365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.68, 23,906.67 and 9,365.91 is: 12,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.68 : 23,906.67 = 9,365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.68/23,906.67 = 9,365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.68x = 23,906.67 × 9,365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.68x = 223,907,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,907,684.50/17,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.95

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