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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.76, 23,912.20 and 9,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.76, 23,912.20 and 9,369.92 is: 12,930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.76 : 23,912.20 = 9,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.76/23,912.20 = 9,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.76x = 23,912.20 × 9,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.76x = 224,055,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,055,401.02/17,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.43

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