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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.79, 23,957.96 and 9,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.79, 23,957.96 and 9,403.02 is: 12,976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.79 : 23,957.96 = 9,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.79/23,957.96 = 9,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.79x = 23,957.96 × 9,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.79x = 225,277,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,277,130.02/17,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.20

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