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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.68, 23,919.11 and 9,374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.68, 23,919.11 and 9,374.91 is: 12,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.68 : 23,919.11 = 9,374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.68/23,919.11 = 9,374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.68x = 23,919.11 × 9,374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.68x = 224,239,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,239,456.66/17,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.38

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