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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.80, 23,967.12 and 9,813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.80, 23,967.12 and 9,813.45 is: 13,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.80 : 23,967.12 = 9,813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.80/23,967.12 = 9,813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.80x = 23,967.12 × 9,813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.80x = 235,200,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,200,133.76/17,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.09

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