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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.51, 23,913.31 and 9,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.51, 23,913.31 and 9,370.71 is: 12,931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.51 : 23,913.31 = 9,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.51/23,913.31 = 9,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.51x = 23,913.31 × 9,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.51x = 224,084,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,084,693.15/17,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.56

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