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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.18, 23,952.90 and 9,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.18, 23,952.90 and 9,399.40 is: 12,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.18 : 23,952.90 = 9,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.18/23,952.90 = 9,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.18x = 23,952.90 × 9,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.18x = 225,142,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,142,957.91/17,357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.17

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