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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.74, 23,950.92 and 9,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.74, 23,950.92 and 9,397.96 is: 12,969.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.74 : 23,950.92 = 9,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.74/23,950.92 = 9,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.74x = 23,950.92 × 9,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.74x = 225,089,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,089,763.49/17,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.19

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