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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.10, 23,951.38 and 9,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.10, 23,951.38 and 9,398.32 is: 12,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.10 : 23,951.38 = 9,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.10/23,951.38 = 9,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.10x = 23,951.38 × 9,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.10x = 225,102,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,102,733.68/17,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.66

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