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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.51, 23,975.48 and 9,415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.51, 23,975.48 and 9,415.71 is: 12,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.51 : 23,975.48 = 9,415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.51/23,975.48 = 9,415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.51x = 23,975.48 × 9,415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.51x = 225,746,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,746,119.71/17,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.70

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