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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.10, 23,914.25 and 9,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.10, 23,914.25 and 9,371.30 is: 12,932.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.10 : 23,914.25 = 9,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.10/23,914.25 = 9,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.10x = 23,914.25 × 9,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.10x = 224,107,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,107,564.17/17,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.44

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