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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.46, 23,922.92 and 9,377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.46, 23,922.92 and 9,377.67 is: 12,941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.46 : 23,922.92 = 9,377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.46/23,922.92 = 9,377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.46x = 23,922.92 × 9,377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.46x = 224,341,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,341,082.69/17,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.17

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