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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.32, 23,977.97 and 9,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.32, 23,977.97 and 9,417.54 is: 12,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.32 : 23,977.97 = 9,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.32/23,977.97 = 9,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.32x = 23,977.97 × 9,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.32x = 225,813,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,813,569.74/17,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.22

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