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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.63, 23,969.93 and 9,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.63, 23,969.93 and 9,411.84 is: 12,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.63 : 23,969.93 = 9,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.63/23,969.93 = 9,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.63x = 23,969.93 × 9,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.63x = 225,601,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,601,098.91/17,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.25

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