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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.72, 23,970.33 and 9,816.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.72, 23,970.33 and 9,816.66 is: 13,546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.72 : 23,970.33 = 9,816.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.72/23,970.33 = 9,816.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.72x = 23,970.33 × 9,816.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.72x = 235,308,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,308,579.70/17,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.28

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