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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.59, 23,981.12 and 9,419.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.59, 23,981.12 and 9,419.81 is: 12,999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.59 : 23,981.12 = 9,419.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.59/23,981.12 = 9,419.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.59x = 23,981.12 × 9,419.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.59x = 225,897,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,897,593.99/17,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.36

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