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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.85, 23,910.98 and 9,369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.85, 23,910.98 and 9,369.07 is: 12,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.85 : 23,910.98 = 9,369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.85/23,910.98 = 9,369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.85x = 23,910.98 × 9,369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.85x = 224,023,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,023,538.77/17,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.27

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