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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.82, 23,915.34 and 9,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.82, 23,915.34 and 9,372.20 is: 12,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.82 : 23,915.34 = 9,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.82/23,915.34 = 9,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.82x = 23,915.34 × 9,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.82x = 224,139,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,139,229.97/17,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.73

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