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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.08, 23,914.14 and 9,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.08, 23,914.14 and 9,371.37 is: 12,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.08 : 23,914.14 = 9,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.08/23,914.14 = 9,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.08x = 23,914.14 × 9,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.08x = 224,108,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108,254.17/17,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.50

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