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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.07, 23,914.15 and 9,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.07, 23,914.15 and 9,371.30 is: 12,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.07 : 23,914.15 = 9,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.07/23,914.15 = 9,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.07x = 23,914.15 × 9,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.07x = 224,106,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,106,530.90/17,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.40

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