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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.06, 23,967.89 and 9,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.06, 23,967.89 and 9,410.50 is: 12,986.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.06 : 23,967.89 = 9,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.06/23,967.89 = 9,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.06x = 23,967.89 × 9,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.06x = 225,549,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,549,828.85/17,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.47

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