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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.23, 17,076.92 and 9,740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.23, 17,076.92 and 9,740.46 is: 13,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.23 : 17,076.92 = 9,740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.23/17,076.92 = 9,740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.23x = 17,076.92 × 9,740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.23x = 166,337,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,337,007.48/12,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.30

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