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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.46, 23,924.29 and 9,378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.46, 23,924.29 and 9,378.67 is: 12,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.46 : 23,924.29 = 9,378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.46/23,924.29 = 9,378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.46x = 23,924.29 × 9,378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.46x = 224,378,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,378,020.89/17,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.55

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