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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.74, 23,906.77 and 9,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.74, 23,906.77 and 9,365.97 is: 12,925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.74 : 23,906.77 = 9,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.74/23,906.77 = 9,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.74x = 23,906.77 × 9,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.74x = 223,909,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,909,977.55/17,323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.03

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