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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.60, 23,963.04 and 9,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.60, 23,963.04 and 9,406.83 is: 12,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.60 : 23,963.04 = 9,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.60/23,963.04 = 9,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.60x = 23,963.04 × 9,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.60x = 225,416,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,416,243.56/17,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.37

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