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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.97, 23,978.61 and 9,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.97, 23,978.61 and 9,418.14 is: 12,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.97 : 23,978.61 = 9,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.97/23,978.61 = 9,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.97x = 23,978.61 × 9,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.97x = 225,833,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,833,905.99/17,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.91

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