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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.55, 23,979.63 and 9,418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.55, 23,979.63 and 9,418.75 is: 12,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.55 : 23,979.63 = 9,418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.55/23,979.63 = 9,418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.55x = 23,979.63 × 9,418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.55x = 225,858,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,858,140.06/17,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.87

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