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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.02, 23,915.41 and 9,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.02, 23,915.41 and 9,372.27 is: 12,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.02 : 23,915.41 = 9,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.02/23,915.41 = 9,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.02x = 23,915.41 × 9,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.02x = 224,141,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,141,679.68/17,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.72

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