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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.82, 23,956.50 and 9,402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.82, 23,956.50 and 9,402.02 is: 12,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.82 : 23,956.50 = 9,402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.82/23,956.50 = 9,402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.82x = 23,956.50 × 9,402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.82x = 225,239,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,239,492.13/17,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.76

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