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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.82, 23,951.04 and 9,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.82, 23,951.04 and 9,398.08 is: 12,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.82 : 23,951.04 = 9,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.82/23,951.04 = 9,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.82x = 23,951.04 × 9,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.82x = 225,093,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093,702.84/17,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.35

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