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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.43, 23,913.23 and 9,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.43, 23,913.23 and 9,370.66 is: 12,931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.43 : 23,913.23 = 9,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.43/23,913.23 = 9,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.43x = 23,913.23 × 9,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.43x = 224,082,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,082,747.83/17,328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.51

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