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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.06, 23,951.32 and 9,398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.06, 23,951.32 and 9,398.35 is: 12,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.06 : 23,951.32 = 9,398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.06/23,951.32 = 9,398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.06x = 23,951.32 × 9,398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.06x = 225,102,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,102,888.32/17,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.70

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