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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.07, 23,972.10 and 9,817.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.07, 23,972.10 and 9,817.98 is: 13,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.07 : 23,972.10 = 9,817.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.07/23,972.10 = 9,817.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.07x = 23,972.10 × 9,817.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.07x = 235,357,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,357,471.65/17,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.60

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