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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.38, 23,962.77 and 9,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.38, 23,962.77 and 9,406.62 is: 12,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.38 : 23,962.77 = 9,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.38/23,962.77 = 9,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.38x = 23,962.77 × 9,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.38x = 225,408,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,408,671.54/17,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.10

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