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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.58, 23,972.72 and 9,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.58, 23,972.72 and 9,414 is: 12,991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.58 : 23,972.72 = 9,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.58/23,972.72 = 9,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.58x = 23,972.72 × 9,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.58x = 225,679,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,679,186.08/17,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.29

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