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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.70, 23,912.08 and 9,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.70, 23,912.08 and 9,369.86 is: 12,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.70 : 23,912.08 = 9,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.70/23,912.08 = 9,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.70x = 23,912.08 × 9,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.70x = 224,052,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,052,698.92/17,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.32

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