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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.09, 23,949.84 and 9,801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.09, 23,949.84 and 9,801.29 is: 13,525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.09 : 23,949.84 = 9,801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.09/23,949.84 = 9,801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.09x = 23,949.84 × 9,801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.09x = 234,739,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,739,289.21/17,355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.67

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