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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.61, 23,949.36 and 9,396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.61, 23,949.36 and 9,396.84 is: 12,967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.61 : 23,949.36 = 9,396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.61/23,949.36 = 9,396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.61x = 23,949.36 × 9,396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.61x = 225,048,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,048,304.02/17,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.64

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