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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.21, 23,969.07 and 9,814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.21, 23,969.07 and 9,814.86 is: 13,545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.21 : 23,969.07 = 9,814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.21/23,969.07 = 9,814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.21x = 23,969.07 × 9,814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.21x = 235,253,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,253,066.38/17,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.04

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