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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.33, 23,908.97 and 9,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.33, 23,908.97 and 9,367.62 is: 12,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.33 : 23,908.97 = 9,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.33/23,908.97 = 9,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.33x = 23,908.97 × 9,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.33x = 223,970,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,970,098.71/17,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.32

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