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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.52, 23,951.08 and 9,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.52, 23,951.08 and 9,901.52 is: 13,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.52 : 23,951.08 = 9,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.52/23,951.08 = 9,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.52x = 23,951.08 × 9,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.52x = 237,152,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,152,097.64/17,353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.94

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