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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.52, 23,963.04 and 9,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.52, 23,963.04 and 9,406.75 is: 12,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.52 : 23,963.04 = 9,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.52/23,963.04 = 9,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.52x = 23,963.04 × 9,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.52x = 225,414,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,414,326.52/17,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.32

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