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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.72, 23,908.10 and 9,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.72, 23,908.10 and 9,366.94 is: 12,926.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.72 : 23,908.10 = 9,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.72/23,908.10 = 9,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.72x = 23,908.10 × 9,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.72x = 223,945,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,945,618.67/17,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.37

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