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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.37, 23,968.44 and 9,410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.37, 23,968.44 and 9,410.61 is: 12,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.37 : 23,968.44 = 9,410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.37/23,968.44 = 9,410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.37x = 23,968.44 × 9,410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.37x = 225,557,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,557,731.03/17,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.69

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