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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.58, 23,965.83 and 9,408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.58, 23,965.83 and 9,408.99 is: 12,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.58 : 23,965.83 = 9,408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.58/23,965.83 = 9,408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.58x = 23,965.83 × 9,408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.58x = 225,494,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,494,254.81/17,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.38

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