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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.94, 23,916.87 and 9,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.94, 23,916.87 and 9,373.32 is: 12,935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.94 : 23,916.87 = 9,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.94/23,916.87 = 9,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.94x = 23,916.87 × 9,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.94x = 224,180,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,180,475.91/17,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.28

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