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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.46, 23,964.33 and 9,407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.46, 23,964.33 and 9,407.69 is: 12,982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.46 : 23,964.33 = 9,407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.46/23,964.33 = 9,407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.46x = 23,964.33 × 9,407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.46x = 225,448,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,448,867.88/17,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.60

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