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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.94, 23,966.51 and 9,409.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.94, 23,966.51 and 9,409.22 is: 12,984.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.94 : 23,966.51 = 9,409.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.94/23,966.51 = 9,409.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.94x = 23,966.51 × 9,409.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.94x = 225,505,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,505,998.34/17,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.79

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