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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.64, 23,960.45 and 9,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.64, 23,960.45 and 9,404.84 is: 12,978.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.64 : 23,960.45 = 9,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.64/23,960.45 = 9,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.64x = 23,960.45 × 9,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.64x = 225,344,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,344,198.58/17,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.68

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