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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.04, 23,956.74 and 9,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.04, 23,956.74 and 9,402.08 is: 12,974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.04 : 23,956.74 = 9,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.04/23,956.74 = 9,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.04x = 23,956.74 × 9,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.04x = 225,243,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,243,186.02/17,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.81

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