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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.07, 23,963.72 and 9,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.07, 23,963.72 and 9,407.36 is: 12,982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.07 : 23,963.72 = 9,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.07/23,963.72 = 9,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.07x = 23,963.72 × 9,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.07x = 225,435,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,435,353.85/17,365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.11

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