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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.63, 23,916.16 and 9,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.63, 23,916.16 and 9,372.83 is: 12,934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.63 : 23,916.16 = 9,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.63/23,916.16 = 9,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.63x = 23,916.16 × 9,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.63x = 224,161,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,161,994.07/17,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.44

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