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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.83, 23,919.32 and 9,375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.83, 23,919.32 and 9,375.12 is: 12,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.83 : 23,919.32 = 9,375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.83/23,919.32 = 9,375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.83x = 23,919.32 × 9,375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.83x = 224,246,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,246,448.44/17,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.67

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