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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.72, 23,968.74 and 9,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.72, 23,968.74 and 9,814.92 is: 13,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.72 : 23,968.74 = 9,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.72/23,968.74 = 9,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.72x = 23,968.74 × 9,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.72x = 235,251,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,251,265.60/17,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.32

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