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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.71, 23,916.26 and 9,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.71, 23,916.26 and 9,372.92 is: 12,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.71 : 23,916.26 = 9,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.71/23,916.26 = 9,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.71x = 23,916.26 × 9,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.71x = 224,165,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,165,095.53/17,330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.56

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