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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.58, 23,964.44 and 9,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.58, 23,964.44 and 9,407.80 is: 12,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.58 : 23,964.44 = 9,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.58/23,964.44 = 9,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.58x = 23,964.44 × 9,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.58x = 225,452,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,452,658.63/17,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.73

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