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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.38, 23,913.02 and 9,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.38, 23,913.02 and 9,370.58 is: 12,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.38 : 23,913.02 = 9,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.38/23,913.02 = 9,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.38x = 23,913.02 × 9,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.38x = 224,078,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,078,700.53/17,328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.32

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