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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.50, 23,916.09 and 9,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.50, 23,916.09 and 9,372.72 is: 12,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.50 : 23,916.09 = 9,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.50/23,916.09 = 9,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.50x = 23,916.09 × 9,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.50x = 224,158,898.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,158,898.29/17,330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.36

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