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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.48, 23,969.86 and 9,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.48, 23,969.86 and 9,411.70 is: 12,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.48 : 23,969.86 = 9,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.48/23,969.86 = 9,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.48x = 23,969.86 × 9,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.48x = 225,597,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,597,225.25/17,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.14

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