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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.62, 23,913.51 and 9,370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.62, 23,913.51 and 9,370.85 is: 12,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.62 : 23,913.51 = 9,370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.62/23,913.51 = 9,370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.62x = 23,913.51 × 9,370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.62x = 224,089,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,089,771.68/17,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.77

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