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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.72, 23,909.46 and 9,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.72, 23,909.46 and 9,367.98 is: 12,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.72 : 23,909.46 = 9,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.72/23,909.46 = 9,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.72x = 23,909.46 × 9,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.72x = 223,983,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,983,343.09/17,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.79

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