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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.32, 23,970.94 and 9,412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.32, 23,970.94 and 9,412.54 is: 12,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.32 : 23,970.94 = 9,412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.32/23,970.94 = 9,412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.32x = 23,970.94 × 9,412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.32x = 225,627,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,627,348.13/17,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.25

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