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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.55, 23,981.01 and 9,419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.55, 23,981.01 and 9,419.75 is: 12,999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.55 : 23,981.01 = 9,419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.55/23,981.01 = 9,419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.55x = 23,981.01 × 9,419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.55x = 225,895,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,895,118.95/17,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.25

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