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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.04, 23,965.02 and 9,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.04, 23,965.02 and 9,408.08 is: 12,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.04 : 23,965.02 = 9,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.04/23,965.02 = 9,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.04x = 23,965.02 × 9,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.04x = 225,464,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,464,825.36/17,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.09

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