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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.34, 23,911.62 and 9,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.34, 23,911.62 and 9,369.48 is: 12,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.34 : 23,911.62 = 9,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.34/23,911.62 = 9,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.34x = 23,911.62 × 9,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.34x = 224,039,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,039,445.36/17,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.82

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