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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.92, 23,966.12 and 9,814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.92, 23,966.12 and 9,814.83 is: 13,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.92 : 23,966.12 = 9,814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.92/23,966.12 = 9,814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.92x = 23,966.12 × 9,814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.92x = 235,223,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,223,344.49/17,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.55

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