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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.76, 23,953.77 and 9,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.76, 23,953.77 and 9,399.96 is: 12,971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.76 : 23,953.77 = 9,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.76/23,953.77 = 9,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.76x = 23,953.77 × 9,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.76x = 225,164,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,164,479.85/17,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.98

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