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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.67, 23,957.72 and 9,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.67, 23,957.72 and 9,402.90 is: 12,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.67 : 23,957.72 = 9,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.67/23,957.72 = 9,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.67x = 23,957.72 × 9,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.67x = 225,271,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,271,878.58/17,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.99

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