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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.50, 23,965.62 and 9,812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.50, 23,965.62 and 9,812.69 is: 13,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.50 : 23,965.62 = 9,812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.50/23,965.62 = 9,812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.50x = 23,965.62 × 9,812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.50x = 235,167,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,167,322.97/17,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.43

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