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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.58, 23,907.84 and 9,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.58, 23,907.84 and 9,366.74 is: 12,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.58 : 23,907.84 = 9,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.58/23,907.84 = 9,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.58x = 23,907.84 × 9,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.58x = 223,938,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,938,521.24/17,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.06

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