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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.80, 23,977.22 and 9,417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.80, 23,977.22 and 9,417.03 is: 12,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.80 : 23,977.22 = 9,417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.80/23,977.22 = 9,417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.80x = 23,977.22 × 9,417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.80x = 225,794,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,794,063.06/17,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.49

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