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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.59, 23,952.06 and 9,398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.59, 23,952.06 and 9,398.79 is: 12,970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.59 : 23,952.06 = 9,398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.59/23,952.06 = 9,398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.59x = 23,952.06 × 9,398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.59x = 225,120,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,120,382.01/17,356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.31

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