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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.91, 23,952.64 and 9,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.91, 23,952.64 and 9,399.13 is: 12,970.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.91 : 23,952.64 = 9,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.91/23,952.64 = 9,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.91x = 23,952.64 × 9,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.91x = 225,133,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,133,977.20/17,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.86

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