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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.83, 23,955.18 and 9,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.83, 23,955.18 and 9,401.07 is: 12,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.83 : 23,955.18 = 9,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.83/23,955.18 = 9,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.83x = 23,955.18 × 9,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.83x = 225,204,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,204,324.04/17,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.48

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