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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.22, 23,969.60 and 9,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.22, 23,969.60 and 9,411.46 is: 12,987.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.22 : 23,969.60 = 9,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.22/23,969.60 = 9,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.22x = 23,969.60 × 9,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.22x = 225,588,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,588,912.87/17,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.86

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