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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.92, 23,916.70 and 9,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.92, 23,916.70 and 9,373.16 is: 12,934.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.92 : 23,916.70 = 9,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.92/23,916.70 = 9,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.92x = 23,916.70 × 9,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.92x = 224,175,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,175,055.77/17,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.98

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