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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.72, 23,923.26 and 9,378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.72, 23,923.26 and 9,378.09 is: 12,941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.72 : 23,923.26 = 9,378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.72/23,923.26 = 9,378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.72x = 23,923.26 × 9,378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.72x = 224,354,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,354,485.37/17,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.75

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