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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.49, 23,963.03 and 9,406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.49, 23,963.03 and 9,406.78 is: 12,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.49 : 23,963.03 = 9,406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.49/23,963.03 = 9,406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.49x = 23,963.03 × 9,406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.49x = 225,414,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,414,951.34/17,364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.37

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