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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.58, 23,911.90 and 9,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.58, 23,911.90 and 9,369.73 is: 12,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.58 : 23,911.90 = 9,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.58/23,911.90 = 9,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.58x = 23,911.90 × 9,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.58x = 224,048,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,048,046.79/17,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.14

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