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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.81, 23,968.92 and 9,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.81, 23,968.92 and 9,411.25 is: 12,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.81 : 23,968.92 = 9,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.81/23,968.92 = 9,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.81x = 23,968.92 × 9,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.81x = 225,577,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,577,498.35/17,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.50

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