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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.78, 23,948.18 and 9,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.78, 23,948.18 and 9,396 is: 12,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.78 : 23,948.18 = 9,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.78/23,948.18 = 9,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.78x = 23,948.18 × 9,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.78x = 225,017,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,017,099.28/17,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.46

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