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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.87, 23,950.98 and 9,398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.87, 23,950.98 and 9,398.09 is: 12,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.87 : 23,950.98 = 9,398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.87/23,950.98 = 9,398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.87x = 23,950.98 × 9,398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.87x = 225,093,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093,345.87/17,355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.29

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