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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.68, 23,944.62 and 9,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.68, 23,944.62 and 9,798.60 is: 13,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.68 : 23,944.62 = 9,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.68/23,944.62 = 9,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.68x = 23,944.62 × 9,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.68x = 234,623,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,623,753.53/17,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.45

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