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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.49, 23,952.09 and 9,398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.49, 23,952.09 and 9,398.73 is: 12,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.49 : 23,952.09 = 9,398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.49/23,952.09 = 9,398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.49x = 23,952.09 × 9,398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.49x = 225,119,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,119,299.04/17,356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.32

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