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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.14, 23,922.51 and 9,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.14, 23,922.51 and 9,377.34 is: 12,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.14 : 23,922.51 = 9,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.14/23,922.51 = 9,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.14x = 23,922.51 × 9,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.14x = 224,329,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,329,509.92/17,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.74

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