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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.57, 23,941.60 and 9,795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.57, 23,941.60 and 9,795.97 is: 13,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.57 : 23,941.60 = 9,795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.57/23,941.60 = 9,795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.57x = 23,941.60 × 9,795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.57x = 234,531,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,531,195.35/17,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.20

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