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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.58, 23,953.44 and 9,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.58, 23,953.44 and 9,399.82 is: 12,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.58 : 23,953.44 = 9,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.58/23,953.44 = 9,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.58x = 23,953.44 × 9,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.58x = 225,158,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,158,024.38/17,357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.74

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