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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.46, 23,975.28 and 9,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.46, 23,975.28 and 9,415.60 is: 12,993.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.46 : 23,975.28 = 9,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.46/23,975.28 = 9,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.46x = 23,975.28 × 9,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.46x = 225,741,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,741,646.37/17,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.48

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