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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.07, 23,965.09 and 9,408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.07, 23,965.09 and 9,408.36 is: 12,983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.07 : 23,965.09 = 9,408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.07/23,965.09 = 9,408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.07x = 23,965.09 × 9,408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.07x = 225,472,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,472,194.15/17,366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.49

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