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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.89, 23,976.02 and 9,416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.89, 23,976.02 and 9,416.09 is: 12,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.89 : 23,976.02 = 9,416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.89/23,976.02 = 9,416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.89x = 23,976.02 × 9,416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.89x = 225,760,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,760,445.64/17,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.24

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