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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.58, 23,954.82 and 9,400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.58, 23,954.82 and 9,400.82 is: 12,973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.58 : 23,954.82 = 9,400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.58/23,954.82 = 9,400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.58x = 23,954.82 × 9,400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.58x = 225,194,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,194,950.95/17,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.12

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