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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.46, 23,953.36 and 9,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.46, 23,953.36 and 9,399.68 is: 12,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.46 : 23,953.36 = 9,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.46/23,953.36 = 9,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.46x = 23,953.36 × 9,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.46x = 225,153,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,153,918.92/17,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.59

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