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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.08, 23,978.79 and 9,418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.08, 23,978.79 and 9,418.37 is: 12,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.08 : 23,978.79 = 9,418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.08/23,978.79 = 9,418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.08x = 23,978.79 × 9,418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.08x = 225,840,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,840,996.48/17,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.24

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