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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.13, 23,955.62 and 9,401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.13, 23,955.62 and 9,401.38 is: 12,973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.13 : 23,955.62 = 9,401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.13/23,955.62 = 9,401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.13x = 23,955.62 × 9,401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.13x = 225,215,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,215,886.76/17,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.92

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