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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.52, 23,967.20 and 9,409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.52, 23,967.20 and 9,409.76 is: 12,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.52 : 23,967.20 = 9,409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.52/23,967.20 = 9,409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.52x = 23,967.20 × 9,409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.52x = 225,525,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,525,599.87/17,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.48

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