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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368, 23,967.86 and 9,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368, 23,967.86 and 9,410.28 is: 12,986.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368 : 23,967.86 = 9,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368/23,967.86 = 9,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368x = 23,967.86 × 9,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368x = 225,544,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,544,273.60/17,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.20

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