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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.08, 23,962.37 and 9,406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.08, 23,962.37 and 9,406.29 is: 12,980.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.08 : 23,962.37 = 9,406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.08/23,962.37 = 9,406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.08x = 23,962.37 × 9,406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.08x = 225,396,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,396,954.28/17,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.65

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