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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.05, 23,954.15 and 9,400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.05, 23,954.15 and 9,400.25 is: 12,972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.05 : 23,954.15 = 9,400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.05/23,954.15 = 9,400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.05x = 23,954.15 × 9,400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.05x = 225,174,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,174,951.54/17,358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.36

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