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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.53, 23,947.77 and 9,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.53, 23,947.77 and 9,395.59 is: 12,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.53 : 23,947.77 = 9,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.53/23,947.77 = 9,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.53x = 23,947.77 × 9,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.53x = 225,003,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,003,368.46/17,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.86

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