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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.08, 23,956.80 and 9,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.08, 23,956.80 and 9,402.24 is: 12,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.08 : 23,956.80 = 9,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.08/23,956.80 = 9,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.08x = 23,956.80 × 9,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.08x = 225,247,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,247,583.23/17,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.03

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