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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.76, 23,955.15 and 9,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.76, 23,955.15 and 9,400.96 is: 12,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.76 : 23,955.15 = 9,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.76/23,955.15 = 9,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.76x = 23,955.15 × 9,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.76x = 225,201,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,201,406.94/17,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.36

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