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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.34, 23,907.48 and 9,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.34, 23,907.48 and 9,366.48 is: 12,925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.34 : 23,907.48 = 9,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.34/23,907.48 = 9,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.34x = 23,907.48 × 9,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.34x = 223,928,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,928,933.27/17,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.68

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