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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.74, 23,915.04 and 9,371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.74, 23,915.04 and 9,371.97 is: 12,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.74 : 23,915.04 = 9,371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.74/23,915.04 = 9,371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.74x = 23,915.04 × 9,371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.74x = 224,131,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,131,037.43/17,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.32

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