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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311, 23,889.18 and 9,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311, 23,889.18 and 9,860.44 is: 13,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311 : 23,889.18 = 9,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311/23,889.18 = 9,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311x = 23,889.18 × 9,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311x = 235,557,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,557,826.04/17,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.41

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