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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.09, 23,965.11 and 9,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.09, 23,965.11 and 9,408.33 is: 12,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.09 : 23,965.11 = 9,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.09/23,965.11 = 9,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.09x = 23,965.11 × 9,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.09x = 225,471,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471,663.37/17,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.45

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