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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.04, 23,963.64 and 9,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.04, 23,963.64 and 9,407.08 is: 12,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.04 : 23,963.64 = 9,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.04/23,963.64 = 9,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.04x = 23,963.64 × 9,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.04x = 225,427,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,427,878.57/17,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.71

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