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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.26, 23,979.21 and 9,418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.26, 23,979.21 and 9,418.47 is: 12,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.26 : 23,979.21 = 9,418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.26/23,979.21 = 9,418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.26x = 23,979.21 × 9,418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.26x = 225,847,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,847,470.01/17,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.48

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