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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.77, 23,910.96 and 9,368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.77, 23,910.96 and 9,368.99 is: 12,929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.77 : 23,910.96 = 9,368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.77/23,910.96 = 9,368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.77x = 23,910.96 × 9,368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.77x = 224,021,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,021,480.11/17,326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.21

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