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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.61, 23,973.57 and 9,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.61, 23,973.57 and 9,414.66 is: 12,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.61 : 23,973.57 = 9,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.61/23,973.57 = 9,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.61x = 23,973.57 × 9,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.61x = 225,703,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,703,010.54/17,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.89

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