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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.51, 23,914.69 and 9,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.51, 23,914.69 and 9,371.71 is: 12,932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.51 : 23,914.69 = 9,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.51/23,914.69 = 9,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.51x = 23,914.69 × 9,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.51x = 224,121,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,121,539.42/17,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.94

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