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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.92, 23,969.16 and 9,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.92, 23,969.16 and 9,411.24 is: 12,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.92 : 23,969.16 = 9,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.92/23,969.16 = 9,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.92x = 23,969.16 × 9,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.92x = 225,579,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,579,517.36/17,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.54

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