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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.44, 23,909.09 and 9,367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.44, 23,909.09 and 9,367.64 is: 12,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.44 : 23,909.09 = 9,367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.44/23,909.09 = 9,367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.44x = 23,909.09 × 9,367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.44x = 223,971,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971,715.95/17,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.34

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