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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.70, 23,925.99 and 9,379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.70, 23,925.99 and 9,379.90 is: 12,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.70 : 23,925.99 = 9,379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.70/23,925.99 = 9,379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.70x = 23,925.99 × 9,379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.70x = 224,423,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,423,393.60/17,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.24

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