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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.26, 23,955.84 and 9,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.26, 23,955.84 and 9,401.46 is: 12,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.26 : 23,955.84 = 9,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.26/23,955.84 = 9,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.26x = 23,955.84 × 9,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.26x = 225,219,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,219,871.53/17,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.05

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