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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.18, 23,918.37 and 9,374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.18, 23,918.37 and 9,374.39 is: 12,936.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.18 : 23,918.37 = 9,374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.18/23,918.37 = 9,374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.18x = 23,918.37 × 9,374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.18x = 224,220,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,220,183.49/17,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.64

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