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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.64, 23,957.69 and 9,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.64, 23,957.69 and 9,402.84 is: 12,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.64 : 23,957.69 = 9,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.64/23,957.69 = 9,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.64x = 23,957.69 × 9,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.64x = 225,270,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,270,278.83/17,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.92

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