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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.30, 23,962.70 and 9,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.30, 23,962.70 and 9,406.45 is: 12,980.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.30 : 23,962.70 = 9,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.30/23,962.70 = 9,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.30x = 23,962.70 × 9,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.30x = 225,403,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,403,939.42/17,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.88

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