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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.81, 23,919.29 and 9,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.81, 23,919.29 and 9,375.02 is: 12,937.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.81 : 23,919.29 = 9,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.81/23,919.29 = 9,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.81x = 23,919.29 × 9,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.81x = 224,243,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,243,822.14/17,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.53

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