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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.11, 23,968.47 and 9,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.11, 23,968.47 and 9,814.29 is: 13,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.11 : 23,968.47 = 9,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.11/23,968.47 = 9,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.11x = 23,968.47 × 9,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.11x = 235,233,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,233,515.44/17,368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.99

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