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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.96, 23,912.60 and 9,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.96, 23,912.60 and 9,370.18 is: 12,930.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.96 : 23,912.60 = 9,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.96/23,912.60 = 9,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.96x = 23,912.60 × 9,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.96x = 224,065,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,065,366.27/17,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.86

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