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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.55, 23,964.38 and 9,407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.55, 23,964.38 and 9,407.79 is: 12,982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.55 : 23,964.38 = 9,407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.55/23,964.38 = 9,407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.55x = 23,964.38 × 9,407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.55x = 225,451,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,451,807.48/17,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.71

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