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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.54, 23,975.49 and 9,415.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.54, 23,975.49 and 9,415.77 is: 12,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.54 : 23,975.49 = 9,415.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.54/23,975.49 = 9,415.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.54x = 23,975.49 × 9,415.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.54x = 225,747,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,747,699.48/17,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.77

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