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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.74, 23,975.68 and 9,415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.74, 23,975.68 and 9,415.97 is: 12,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.74 : 23,975.68 = 9,415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.74/23,975.68 = 9,415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.74x = 23,975.68 × 9,415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.74x = 225,754,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,754,283.61/17,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.99

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