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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.20, 23,955.41 and 9,401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.20, 23,955.41 and 9,401.36 is: 12,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.20 : 23,955.41 = 9,401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.20/23,955.41 = 9,401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.20x = 23,955.41 × 9,401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.20x = 225,213,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,213,337.08/17,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.72

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