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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.84, 23,924.77 and 9,378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.84, 23,924.77 and 9,378.99 is: 12,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.84 : 23,924.77 = 9,378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.84/23,924.77 = 9,378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.84x = 23,924.77 × 9,378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.84x = 224,390,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,390,155.13/17,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.97

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