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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.80, 23,955.13 and 9,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.80, 23,955.13 and 9,401.02 is: 12,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.80 : 23,955.13 = 9,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.80/23,955.13 = 9,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.80x = 23,955.13 × 9,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.80x = 225,202,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,202,608.10/17,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.40

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