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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.16, 23,952.84 and 9,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.16, 23,952.84 and 9,399.36 is: 12,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.16 : 23,952.84 = 9,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.16/23,952.84 = 9,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.16x = 23,952.84 × 9,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.16x = 225,141,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,141,366.18/17,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.09

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