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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.73, 23,968.68 and 9,410.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.73, 23,968.68 and 9,410.93 is: 12,986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.73 : 23,968.68 = 9,410.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.73/23,968.68 = 9,410.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.73x = 23,968.68 × 9,410.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.73x = 225,567,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,567,449.83/17,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.99

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