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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.83, 23,951.06 and 9,398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.83, 23,951.06 and 9,398.07 is: 12,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.83 : 23,951.06 = 9,398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.83/23,951.06 = 9,398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.83x = 23,951.06 × 9,398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.83x = 225,093,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093,691.46/17,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.35

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