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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.27, 23,908.86 and 9,367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.27, 23,908.86 and 9,367.51 is: 12,927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.27 : 23,908.86 = 9,367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.27/23,908.86 = 9,367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.27x = 23,908.86 × 9,367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.27x = 223,966,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,966,460.49/17,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.15

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