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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.48, 23,976.78 and 9,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.48, 23,976.78 and 9,416.71 is: 12,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.48 : 23,976.78 = 9,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.48/23,976.78 = 9,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.48x = 23,976.78 × 9,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.48x = 225,782,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,782,383.99/17,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.06

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