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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.58, 23,963.06 and 9,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.58, 23,963.06 and 9,406.80 is: 12,981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.58 : 23,963.06 = 9,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.58/23,963.06 = 9,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.58x = 23,963.06 × 9,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.58x = 225,415,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,415,712.81/17,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.35

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