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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.51, 23,916.07 and 9,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.51, 23,916.07 and 9,372.71 is: 12,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.51 : 23,916.07 = 9,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.51/23,916.07 = 9,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.51x = 23,916.07 × 9,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.51x = 224,158,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,158,388.45/17,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.32

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