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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.05, 23,912.72 and 9,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.05, 23,912.72 and 9,370.27 is: 12,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.05 : 23,912.72 = 9,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.05/23,912.72 = 9,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.05x = 23,912.72 × 9,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.05x = 224,068,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,068,666.26/17,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.98

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