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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.48, 23,961.53 and 9,405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.48, 23,961.53 and 9,405.73 is: 12,979.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.48 : 23,961.53 = 9,405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.48/23,961.53 = 9,405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.48x = 23,961.53 × 9,405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.48x = 225,375,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,375,574.63/17,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.86

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