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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.93, 23,911.16 and 9,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.93, 23,911.16 and 9,369.16 is: 12,929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.93 : 23,911.16 = 9,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.93/23,911.16 = 9,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.93x = 23,911.16 × 9,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.93x = 224,027,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,027,483.83/17,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.44

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