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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.62, 23,913.41 and 9,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.62, 23,913.41 and 9,370.83 is: 12,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.62 : 23,913.41 = 9,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.62/23,913.41 = 9,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.62x = 23,913.41 × 9,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.62x = 224,088,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,088,356.84/17,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.69

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