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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.83, 23,956.43 and 9,402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.83, 23,956.43 and 9,402.03 is: 12,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.83 : 23,956.43 = 9,402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.83/23,956.43 = 9,402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.83x = 23,956.43 × 9,402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.83x = 225,239,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,239,026.54/17,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.73

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