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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.65, 23,956.23 and 9,401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.65, 23,956.23 and 9,401.91 is: 12,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.65 : 23,956.23 = 9,401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.65/23,956.23 = 9,401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.65x = 23,956.23 × 9,401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.65x = 225,234,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,234,318.40/17,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.59

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