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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.68, 23,952.24 and 9,398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.68, 23,952.24 and 9,398.97 is: 12,970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.68 : 23,952.24 = 9,398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.68/23,952.24 = 9,398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.68x = 23,952.24 × 9,398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.68x = 225,126,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,126,385.19/17,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.59

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