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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.01, 23,967.87 and 9,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.01, 23,967.87 and 9,410.24 is: 12,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.01 : 23,967.87 = 9,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.01/23,967.87 = 9,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.01x = 23,967.87 × 9,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.01x = 225,543,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,543,289.15/17,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.14

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