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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.96, 23,976.09 and 9,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.96, 23,976.09 and 9,416.12 is: 12,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.96 : 23,976.09 = 9,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.96/23,976.09 = 9,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.96x = 23,976.09 × 9,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.96x = 225,761,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,761,620.69/17,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.25

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