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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.95, 23,952.31 and 9,399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.95, 23,952.31 and 9,399.11 is: 12,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.95 : 23,952.31 = 9,399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.95/23,952.31 = 9,399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.95x = 23,952.31 × 9,399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.95x = 225,130,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,130,253.18/17,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.61

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