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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.08, 23,974.92 and 9,415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.08, 23,974.92 and 9,415.28 is: 12,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.08 : 23,974.92 = 9,415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.08/23,974.92 = 9,415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.08x = 23,974.92 × 9,415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.08x = 225,730,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,730,584.78/17,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.12

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