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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.62, 23,954.88 and 9,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.62, 23,954.88 and 9,400.84 is: 12,973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.62 : 23,954.88 = 9,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.62/23,954.88 = 9,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.62x = 23,954.88 × 9,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.62x = 225,195,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,195,994.10/17,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.15

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