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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.72, 23,952.32 and 9,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.72, 23,952.32 and 9,398.88 is: 12,970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.72 : 23,952.32 = 9,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.72/23,952.32 = 9,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.72x = 23,952.32 × 9,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.72x = 225,124,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,124,981.40/17,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.48

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