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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.54, 23,960.29 and 9,404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.54, 23,960.29 and 9,404.75 is: 12,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.54 : 23,960.29 = 9,404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.54/23,960.29 = 9,404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.54x = 23,960.29 × 9,404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.54x = 225,340,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,340,537.38/17,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.55

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