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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.14, 23,908.69 and 9,367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.14, 23,908.69 and 9,367.37 is: 12,926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.14 : 23,908.69 = 9,367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.14/23,908.69 = 9,367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.14x = 23,908.69 × 9,367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.14x = 223,961,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961,469.56/17,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.96

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