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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.08, 23,896.02 and 9,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.08, 23,896.02 and 9,863.08 is: 13,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.08 : 23,896.02 = 9,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.08/23,896.02 = 9,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.08x = 23,896.02 × 9,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.08x = 235,688,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,688,356.94/17,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.74

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