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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.62, 23,920.31 and 9,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.62, 23,920.31 and 9,375.82 is: 12,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.62 : 23,920.31 = 9,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.62/23,920.31 = 9,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.62x = 23,920.31 × 9,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.62x = 224,272,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,272,520.90/17,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.59

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