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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.21, 23,907.41 and 9,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.21, 23,907.41 and 9,366.44 is: 12,925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.21 : 23,907.41 = 9,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.21/23,907.41 = 9,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.21x = 23,907.41 × 9,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.21x = 223,927,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,927,225.20/17,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.68

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