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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.21, 23,958.51 and 9,403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.21, 23,958.51 and 9,403.44 is: 12,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.21 : 23,958.51 = 9,403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.21/23,958.51 = 9,403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.21x = 23,958.51 × 9,403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.21x = 225,292,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,292,351.38/17,361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.76

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