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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.53, 23,949.15 and 9,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.53, 23,949.15 and 9,396.59 is: 12,967.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.53 : 23,949.15 = 9,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.53/23,949.15 = 9,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.53x = 23,949.15 × 9,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.53x = 225,040,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,040,343.40/17,354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.24

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