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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.62, 23,919.06 and 9,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.62, 23,919.06 and 9,374.84 is: 12,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.62 : 23,919.06 = 9,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.62/23,919.06 = 9,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.62x = 23,919.06 × 9,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.62x = 224,237,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,237,360.45/17,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.30

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