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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.36, 23,974.21 and 9,716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.36, 23,974.21 and 9,716.59 is: 13,408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.36 : 23,974.21 = 9,716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.36/23,974.21 = 9,716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.36x = 23,974.21 × 9,716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.36x = 232,947,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,947,569.14/17,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.32

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