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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.58, 23,956.11 and 9,401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.58, 23,956.11 and 9,401.73 is: 12,974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.58 : 23,956.11 = 9,401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.58/23,956.11 = 9,401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.58x = 23,956.11 × 9,401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.58x = 225,228,878.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,228,878.07/17,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.33

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