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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.08, 23,926.49 and 9,380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.08, 23,926.49 and 9,380.31 is: 12,944.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.08 : 23,926.49 = 9,380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.08/23,926.49 = 9,380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.08x = 23,926.49 × 9,380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.08x = 224,437,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,437,881.69/17,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.79

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