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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.58, 23,975.48 and 9,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.58, 23,975.48 and 9,416 is: 12,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.58 : 23,975.48 = 9,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.58/23,975.48 = 9,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.58x = 23,975.48 × 9,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.58x = 225,753,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,753,119.68/17,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.05

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