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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.05, 23,967.85 and 9,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.05, 23,967.85 and 9,410.26 is: 12,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.05 : 23,967.85 = 9,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.05/23,967.85 = 9,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.05x = 23,967.85 × 9,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.05x = 225,543,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,543,679.28/17,368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.12

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