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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.36, 23,975.28 and 9,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.36, 23,975.28 and 9,415.52 is: 12,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.36 : 23,975.28 = 9,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.36/23,975.28 = 9,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.36x = 23,975.28 × 9,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.36x = 225,739,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,739,728.35/17,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.44

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