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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.34, 23,909.03 and 9,668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.34, 23,909.03 and 9,668.93 is: 13,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.34 : 23,909.03 = 9,668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.34/23,909.03 = 9,668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.34x = 23,909.03 × 9,668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.34x = 231,174,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,174,737.44/17,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.16

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