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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.10, 23,893.53 and 9,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.10, 23,893.53 and 9,761.04 is: 13,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.10 : 23,893.53 = 9,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.10/23,893.53 = 9,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.10x = 23,893.53 × 9,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.10x = 233,225,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,225,702.07/17,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.50

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