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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.39, 23,961.50 and 9,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.39, 23,961.50 and 9,405.60 is: 12,979.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.39 : 23,961.50 = 9,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.39/23,961.50 = 9,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.39x = 23,961.50 × 9,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.39x = 225,372,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,372,237.37/17,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.74

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