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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.87, 23,962.25 and 9,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.87, 23,962.25 and 9,406.09 is: 12,980.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.87 : 23,962.25 = 9,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.87/23,962.25 = 9,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.87x = 23,962.25 × 9,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.87x = 225,390,963.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,390,963.51/17,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.46

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