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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.72, 23,966.06 and 9,408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.72, 23,966.06 and 9,408.95 is: 12,984.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.72 : 23,966.06 = 9,408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.72/23,966.06 = 9,408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.72x = 23,966.06 × 9,408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.72x = 225,495,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,495,293.36/17,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.34

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