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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.96, 23,924.98 and 9,379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.96, 23,924.98 and 9,379.17 is: 12,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.96 : 23,924.98 = 9,379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.96/23,924.98 = 9,379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.96x = 23,924.98 × 9,379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.96x = 224,396,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,396,454.67/17,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.24

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