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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.91, 23,971.84 and 9,413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.91, 23,971.84 and 9,413.07 is: 12,990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.91 : 23,971.84 = 9,413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.91/23,971.84 = 9,413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.91x = 23,971.84 × 9,413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.91x = 225,648,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,648,607.95/17,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.03

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