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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.58, 23,909.33 and 9,367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.58, 23,909.33 and 9,367.81 is: 12,927.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.58 : 23,909.33 = 9,367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.58/23,909.33 = 9,367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.58x = 23,909.33 × 9,367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.58x = 223,978,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,978,060.67/17,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.59

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