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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.80, 23,961.96 and 9,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.80, 23,961.96 and 9,406.05 is: 12,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.80 : 23,961.96 = 9,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.80/23,961.96 = 9,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.80x = 23,961.96 × 9,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.80x = 225,387,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,387,274.05/17,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.30

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