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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.06, 23,909.95 and 9,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.06, 23,909.95 and 9,368.27 is: 12,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.06 : 23,909.95 = 9,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.06/23,909.95 = 9,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.06x = 23,909.95 × 9,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.06x = 223,994,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,994,867.29/17,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.21

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