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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.26, 23,968.23 and 9,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.26, 23,968.23 and 9,410.49 is: 12,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.26 : 23,968.23 = 9,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.26/23,968.23 = 9,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.26x = 23,968.23 × 9,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.26x = 225,552,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,552,788.73/17,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.49

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