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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.27, 23,968.37 and 9,816.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.27, 23,968.37 and 9,816.17 is: 13,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.27 : 23,968.37 = 9,816.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.27/23,968.37 = 9,816.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.27x = 23,968.37 × 9,816.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.27x = 235,277,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,277,499.24/17,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.84

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