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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.33, 23,966.91 and 9,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.33, 23,966.91 and 9,409.56 is: 12,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.33 : 23,966.91 = 9,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.33/23,966.91 = 9,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.33x = 23,966.91 × 9,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.33x = 225,518,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,518,077.66/17,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.19

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