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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.05, 23,911.34 and 9,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.05, 23,911.34 and 9,369.27 is: 12,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.05 : 23,911.34 = 9,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.05/23,911.34 = 9,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.05x = 23,911.34 × 9,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.05x = 224,031,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,031,823.94/17,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.60

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