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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.59, 23,964.66 and 9,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.59, 23,964.66 and 9,814.53 is: 13,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.59 : 23,964.66 = 9,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.59/23,964.66 = 9,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.59x = 23,964.66 × 9,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.59x = 235,201,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,201,874.51/17,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.79

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