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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.76, 23,974.44 and 9,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.76, 23,974.44 and 9,414.96 is: 12,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.76 : 23,974.44 = 9,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.76/23,974.44 = 9,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.76x = 23,974.44 × 9,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.76x = 225,718,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,718,393.62/17,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.66

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