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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.46, 23,957.53 and 9,402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.46, 23,957.53 and 9,402.71 is: 12,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.46 : 23,957.53 = 9,402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.46/23,957.53 = 9,402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.46x = 23,957.53 × 9,402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.46x = 225,265,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,265,563.61/17,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.78

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