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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370, 23,972.22 and 9,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370, 23,972.22 and 9,918 is: 13,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370 : 23,972.22 = 9,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370/23,972.22 = 9,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370x = 23,972.22 × 9,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370x = 237,756,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,756,477.96/17,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.76

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