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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.84, 23,971.56 and 9,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.84, 23,971.56 and 9,413.04 is: 12,989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.84 : 23,971.56 = 9,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.84/23,971.56 = 9,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.84x = 23,971.56 × 9,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.84x = 225,645,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,645,253.14/17,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.89

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