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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.59, 23,976.98 and 9,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.59, 23,976.98 and 9,416.81 is: 12,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.59 : 23,976.98 = 9,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.59/23,976.98 = 9,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.59x = 23,976.98 × 9,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.59x = 225,786,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,786,498.06/17,374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.21

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