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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.52, 23,920.23 and 9,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.52, 23,920.23 and 9,375.72 is: 12,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.52 : 23,920.23 = 9,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.52/23,920.23 = 9,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.52x = 23,920.23 × 9,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.52x = 224,269,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,269,378.82/17,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.48

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