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