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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.81, 23,967.55 and 9,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.81, 23,967.55 and 9,410.25 is: 12,986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.81 : 23,967.55 = 9,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.81/23,967.55 = 9,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.81x = 23,967.55 × 9,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.81x = 225,540,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,540,590.34/17,367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.13

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