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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.97, 23,962.20 and 9,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.97, 23,962.20 and 9,406.20 is: 12,980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.97 : 23,962.20 = 9,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.97/23,962.20 = 9,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.97x = 23,962.20 × 9,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.97x = 225,393,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,393,245.64/17,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.51

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