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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.75, 23,912.30 and 9,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.75, 23,912.30 and 9,369.97 is: 12,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.75 : 23,912.30 = 9,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.75/23,912.30 = 9,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.75x = 23,912.30 × 9,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.75x = 224,057,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,057,561.51/17,327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.56

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