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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,374.83, 23,977.28 and 9,417.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,374.83, 23,977.28 and 9,417.07 is: 12,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,374.83 : 23,977.28 = 9,417.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,374.83/23,977.28 = 9,417.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,374.83x = 23,977.28 × 9,417.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,374.83x = 225,795,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,795,724.17/17,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.56

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