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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.08, 23,918.25 and 9,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.08, 23,918.25 and 9,374.28 is: 12,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.08 : 23,918.25 = 9,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.08/23,918.25 = 9,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.08x = 23,918.25 × 9,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.08x = 224,216,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,216,325.74/17,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.50

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