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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.08, 23,967.90 and 9,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.08, 23,967.90 and 9,410.49 is: 12,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.08 : 23,967.90 = 9,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.08/23,967.90 = 9,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.08x = 23,967.90 × 9,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.08x = 225,549,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,549,683.27/17,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.45

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