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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.89, 23,952.60 and 9,399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.89, 23,952.60 and 9,399.15 is: 12,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.89 : 23,952.60 = 9,399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.89/23,952.60 = 9,399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.89x = 23,952.60 × 9,399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.89x = 225,133,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,133,913.53/17,356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.87

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