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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.62, 23,969.43 and 9,411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.62, 23,969.43 and 9,411.67 is: 12,987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.62 : 23,969.43 = 9,411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.62/23,969.43 = 9,411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.62x = 23,969.43 × 9,411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.62x = 225,592,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,592,522.49/17,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.76

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