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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.10, 23,961 and 9,405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.10, 23,961 and 9,405.30 is: 12,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.10 : 23,961 = 9,405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.10/23,961 = 9,405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.10x = 23,961 × 9,405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.10x = 225,360,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,360,393.30/17,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.27

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