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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.58, 23,907.93 and 9,366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.58, 23,907.93 and 9,366.87 is: 12,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.58 : 23,907.93 = 9,366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.58/23,907.93 = 9,366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.58x = 23,907.93 × 9,366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.58x = 223,942,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,942,472.28/17,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.29

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