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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.56, 23,964.45 and 9,407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.56, 23,964.45 and 9,407.82 is: 12,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.56 : 23,964.45 = 9,407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.56/23,964.45 = 9,407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.56x = 23,964.45 × 9,407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.56x = 225,453,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,453,232.00/17,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.78

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