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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.76, 23,971.68 and 9,412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.76, 23,971.68 and 9,412.99 is: 12,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.76 : 23,971.68 = 9,412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.76/23,971.68 = 9,412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.76x = 23,971.68 × 9,412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.76x = 225,645,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,645,184.12/17,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.94

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