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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.73, 23,961.87 and 9,405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.73, 23,961.87 and 9,405.98 is: 12,980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.73 : 23,961.87 = 9,405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.73/23,961.87 = 9,405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.73x = 23,961.87 × 9,405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.73x = 225,384,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,384,869.98/17,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.21

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