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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.82, 23,960.61 and 9,405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.82, 23,960.61 and 9,405.11 is: 12,979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.82 : 23,960.61 = 9,405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.82/23,960.61 = 9,405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.82x = 23,960.61 × 9,405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.82x = 225,352,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,352,232.62/17,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.01

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