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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.81, 23,971.56 and 9,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.81, 23,971.56 and 9,413.10 is: 12,989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.81 : 23,971.56 = 9,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.81/23,971.56 = 9,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.81x = 23,971.56 × 9,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.81x = 225,646,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,646,691.44/17,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.99

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