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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.73, 23,975.37 and 9,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.73, 23,975.37 and 9,719.16 is: 13,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.73 : 23,975.37 = 9,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.73/23,975.37 = 9,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.73x = 23,975.37 × 9,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.73x = 233,020,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,020,457.09/17,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.69

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