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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.64, 23,920.44 and 9,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.64, 23,920.44 and 9,375.84 is: 12,938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.64 : 23,920.44 = 9,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.64/23,920.44 = 9,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.64x = 23,920.44 × 9,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.64x = 224,274,218.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,274,218.17/17,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.67

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