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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.27, 23,966.76 and 9,409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.27, 23,966.76 and 9,409.62 is: 12,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.27 : 23,966.76 = 9,409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.27/23,966.76 = 9,409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.27x = 23,966.76 × 9,409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.27x = 225,518,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,518,104.23/17,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.24

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