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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.73, 23,979.72 and 9,719.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.73, 23,979.72 and 9,719.92 is: 13,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.73 : 23,979.72 = 9,719.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.73/23,979.72 = 9,719.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.73x = 23,979.72 × 9,719.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.73x = 233,080,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,080,900.07/17,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.39

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