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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.08, 23,965.12 and 9,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.08, 23,965.12 and 9,914.08 is: 13,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.08 : 23,965.12 = 9,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.08/23,965.12 = 9,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.08x = 23,965.12 × 9,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.08x = 237,592,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,592,116.89/17,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.39

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