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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.08, 23,948.46 and 9,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.08, 23,948.46 and 9,901.08 is: 13,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.08 : 23,948.46 = 9,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.08/23,948.46 = 9,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.08x = 23,948.46 × 9,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.08x = 237,115,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,115,618.34/17,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.18

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