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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.61, 23,950.74 and 9,397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.61, 23,950.74 and 9,397.84 is: 12,969.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.61 : 23,950.74 = 9,397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.61/23,950.74 = 9,397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.61x = 23,950.74 × 9,397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.61x = 225,085,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,085,222.40/17,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.02

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