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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.97, 23,956.74 and 9,402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.97, 23,956.74 and 9,402.23 is: 12,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.97 : 23,956.74 = 9,402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.97/23,956.74 = 9,402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.97x = 23,956.74 × 9,402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.97x = 225,246,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,246,678.22/17,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.06

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