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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.52, 23,913.36 and 9,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.52, 23,913.36 and 9,370.74 is: 12,931.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.52 : 23,913.36 = 9,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.52/23,913.36 = 9,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.52x = 23,913.36 × 9,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.52x = 224,085,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,085,834.25/17,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.62

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