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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.14, 23,923.89 and 9,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.14, 23,923.89 and 9,378.34 is: 12,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.14 : 23,923.89 = 9,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.14/23,923.89 = 9,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.14x = 23,923.89 × 9,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.14x = 224,366,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,366,374.54/17,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.12

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