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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.98, 23,915.44 and 9,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.98, 23,915.44 and 9,372.26 is: 12,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.98 : 23,915.44 = 9,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.98/23,915.44 = 9,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.98x = 23,915.44 × 9,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.98x = 224,141,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,141,721.69/17,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.76

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