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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.08, 23,908.64 and 9,367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.08, 23,908.64 and 9,367.31 is: 12,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.08 : 23,908.64 = 9,367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.08/23,908.64 = 9,367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.08x = 23,908.64 × 9,367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.08x = 223,959,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,959,595.72/17,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.90

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