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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.08, 23,911.35 and 9,369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.08, 23,911.35 and 9,369.23 is: 12,929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.08 : 23,911.35 = 9,369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.08/23,911.35 = 9,369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.08x = 23,911.35 × 9,369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.08x = 224,030,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,030,937.76/17,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.53

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