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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.64, 23,925.96 and 9,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.64, 23,925.96 and 9,379.84 is: 12,944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.64 : 23,925.96 = 9,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.64/23,925.96 = 9,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.64x = 23,925.96 × 9,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.64x = 224,421,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,421,676.65/17,337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.19

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