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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.96, 23,908.45 and 9,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.96, 23,908.45 and 9,367.19 is: 12,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.96 : 23,908.45 = 9,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.96/23,908.45 = 9,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.96x = 23,908.45 × 9,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.96x = 223,954,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,954,993.76/17,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.73

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