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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.26, 23,955.80 and 9,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.26, 23,955.80 and 9,401.50 is: 12,974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.26 : 23,955.80 = 9,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.26/23,955.80 = 9,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.26x = 23,955.80 × 9,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.26x = 225,220,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,220,453.70/17,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.08

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