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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.08, 23,915.46 and 9,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.08, 23,915.46 and 9,372.28 is: 12,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.08 : 23,915.46 = 9,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.08/23,915.46 = 9,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.08x = 23,915.46 × 9,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.08x = 224,142,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,142,387.45/17,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.72

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