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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.92, 23,972.96 and 9,817.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.92, 23,972.96 and 9,817.61 is: 13,548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.92 : 23,972.96 = 9,817.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.92/23,972.96 = 9,817.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.92x = 23,972.96 × 9,817.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.92x = 235,357,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,357,076.50/17,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.91

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