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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.09, 23,915.55 and 9,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.09, 23,915.55 and 9,372.34 is: 12,933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.09 : 23,915.55 = 9,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.09/23,915.55 = 9,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.09x = 23,915.55 × 9,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.09x = 224,144,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,144,730.93/17,330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.85

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