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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.77, 23,916.48 and 9,372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.77, 23,916.48 and 9,372.99 is: 12,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.77 : 23,916.48 = 9,372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.77/23,916.48 = 9,372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.77x = 23,916.48 × 9,372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.77x = 224,168,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,168,927.88/17,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.74

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