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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.48, 23,975.40 and 9,415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.48, 23,975.40 and 9,415.71 is: 12,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.48 : 23,975.40 = 9,415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.48/23,975.40 = 9,415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.48x = 23,975.40 × 9,415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.48x = 225,745,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,745,323.63/17,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.67

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