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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.02, 23,963.73 and 9,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.02, 23,963.73 and 9,407.28 is: 12,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.02 : 23,963.73 = 9,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.02/23,963.73 = 9,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.02x = 23,963.73 × 9,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.02x = 225,433,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,433,517.95/17,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.05

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