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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.74, 23,963.25 and 9,406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.74, 23,963.25 and 9,406.98 is: 12,981.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.74 : 23,963.25 = 9,406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.74/23,963.25 = 9,406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.74x = 23,963.25 × 9,406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.74x = 225,421,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,421,813.49/17,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.59

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