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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.07, 23,923.74 and 9,378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.07, 23,923.74 and 9,378.27 is: 12,941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.07 : 23,923.74 = 9,378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.07/23,923.74 = 9,378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.07x = 23,923.74 × 9,378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.07x = 224,363,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,363,293.13/17,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.99

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