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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364, 23,966.64 and 9,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364, 23,966.64 and 9,916.32 is: 13,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364 : 23,966.64 = 9,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364/23,966.64 = 9,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364x = 23,966.64 × 9,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364x = 237,660,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,660,871.56/17,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.99

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