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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.29, 23,955.70 and 9,401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.29, 23,955.70 and 9,401.33 is: 12,973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.29 : 23,955.70 = 9,401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.29/23,955.70 = 9,401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.29x = 23,955.70 × 9,401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.29x = 225,215,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,215,441.08/17,359.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.77

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