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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.59, 23,961.76 and 9,405.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.59, 23,961.76 and 9,405.79 is: 12,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.59 : 23,961.76 = 9,405.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.59/23,961.76 = 9,405.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.59x = 23,961.76 × 9,405.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.59x = 225,379,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,379,199.17/17,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.99

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