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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.52, 23,922.99 and 9,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.52, 23,922.99 and 9,377.72 is: 12,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.52 : 23,922.99 = 9,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.52/23,922.99 = 9,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.52x = 23,922.99 × 9,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.52x = 224,343,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,343,101.78/17,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.24

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