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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.59, 23,918.99 and 9,374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.59, 23,918.99 and 9,374.82 is: 12,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.59 : 23,918.99 = 9,374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.59/23,918.99 = 9,374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.59x = 23,918.99 × 9,374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.59x = 224,236,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,236,225.83/17,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.26

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