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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.62, 23,977.71 and 9,417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.62, 23,977.71 and 9,417.67 is: 12,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.62 : 23,977.71 = 9,417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.62/23,977.71 = 9,417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.62x = 23,977.71 × 9,417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.62x = 225,814,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,814,160.14/17,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.03

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