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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.11, 23,974.88 and 9,415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.11, 23,974.88 and 9,415.33 is: 12,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.11 : 23,974.88 = 9,415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.11/23,974.88 = 9,415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.11x = 23,974.88 × 9,415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.11x = 225,731,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,731,460.42/17,373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.15

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