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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.79, 23,908.37 and 9,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.79, 23,908.37 and 9,367.04 is: 12,926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.79 : 23,908.37 = 9,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.79/23,908.37 = 9,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.79x = 23,908.37 × 9,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.79x = 223,950,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,950,671.06/17,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.61

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