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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.33, 23,918.59 and 9,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.33, 23,918.59 and 9,374.54 is: 12,936.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.33 : 23,918.59 = 9,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.33/23,918.59 = 9,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.33x = 23,918.59 × 9,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.33x = 224,225,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,225,635.67/17,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.85

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