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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.73, 23,908.08 and 9,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.73, 23,908.08 and 9,366.96 is: 12,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.73 : 23,908.08 = 9,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.73/23,908.08 = 9,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.73x = 23,908.08 × 9,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.73x = 223,946,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,946,029.04/17,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.38

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