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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.50, 23,961.69 and 9,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.50, 23,961.69 and 9,405.74 is: 12,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.50 : 23,961.69 = 9,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.50/23,961.69 = 9,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.50x = 23,961.69 × 9,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.50x = 225,377,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,377,486.00/17,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.96

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