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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.88, 23,952.36 and 9,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.88, 23,952.36 and 9,399.08 is: 12,970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.88 : 23,952.36 = 9,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.88/23,952.36 = 9,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.88x = 23,952.36 × 9,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.88x = 225,130,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,130,147.83/17,356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.66

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