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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.74, 23,910.92 and 9,368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.74, 23,910.92 and 9,368.97 is: 12,929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.74 : 23,910.92 = 9,368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.74/23,910.92 = 9,368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.74x = 23,910.92 × 9,368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.74x = 224,020,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,020,692.15/17,326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.19

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