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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.74, 23,916.47 and 9,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.74, 23,916.47 and 9,373.02 is: 12,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.74 : 23,916.47 = 9,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.74/23,916.47 = 9,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.74x = 23,916.47 × 9,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.74x = 224,169,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,169,551.64/17,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.79

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