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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.81, 23,913.76 and 9,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.81, 23,913.76 and 9,371.04 is: 12,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.81 : 23,913.76 = 9,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.81/23,913.76 = 9,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.81x = 23,913.76 × 9,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.81x = 224,096,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,096,801.51/17,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.04

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