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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.60, 23,912.01 and 9,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.60, 23,912.01 and 9,369.82 is: 12,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.60 : 23,912.01 = 9,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.60/23,912.01 = 9,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.60x = 23,912.01 × 9,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.60x = 224,051,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,051,169.76/17,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.31

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