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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.23, 23,963.96 and 9,407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.23, 23,963.96 and 9,407.45 is: 12,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.23 : 23,963.96 = 9,407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.23/23,963.96 = 9,407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.23x = 23,963.96 × 9,407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.23x = 225,439,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,439,755.50/17,365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.25

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