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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.16, 23,961.19 and 9,405.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.16, 23,961.19 and 9,405.39 is: 12,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.16 : 23,961.19 = 9,405.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.16/23,961.19 = 9,405.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.16x = 23,961.19 × 9,405.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.16x = 225,364,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,364,336.81/17,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.45

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