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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.66, 23,954.94 and 9,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.66, 23,954.94 and 9,401.04 is: 12,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.66 : 23,954.94 = 9,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.66/23,954.94 = 9,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.66x = 23,954.94 × 9,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.66x = 225,201,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,201,349.14/17,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.43

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