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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.07, 23,971.97 and 9,413.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.07, 23,971.97 and 9,413.29 is: 12,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.07 : 23,971.97 = 9,413.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.07/23,971.97 = 9,413.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.07x = 23,971.97 × 9,413.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.07x = 225,655,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,655,105.48/17,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.29

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