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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.65, 23,909.40 and 9,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.65, 23,909.40 and 9,367.87 is: 12,927.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.65 : 23,909.40 = 9,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.65/23,909.40 = 9,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.65x = 23,909.40 × 9,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.65x = 223,980,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,980,150.98/17,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.66

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