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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.06, 23,949.95 and 9,397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.06, 23,949.95 and 9,397.35 is: 12,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.06 : 23,949.95 = 9,397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.06/23,949.95 = 9,397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.06x = 23,949.95 × 9,397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.06x = 225,066,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,066,015.65/17,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.32

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