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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.91, 23,924.90 and 9,379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.91, 23,924.90 and 9,379.13 is: 12,943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.91 : 23,924.90 = 9,379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.91/23,924.90 = 9,379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.91x = 23,924.90 × 9,379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.91x = 224,394,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,394,747.34/17,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.18

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