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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.65, 23,919.03 and 9,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.65, 23,919.03 and 9,374.88 is: 12,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.65 : 23,919.03 = 9,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.65/23,919.03 = 9,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.65x = 23,919.03 × 9,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.65x = 224,238,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,238,035.97/17,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.32

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