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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.94, 23,950.23 and 9,803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.94, 23,950.23 and 9,803.82 is: 13,528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.94 : 23,950.23 = 9,803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.94/23,950.23 = 9,803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.94x = 23,950.23 × 9,803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.94x = 234,803,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,803,743.88/17,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.73

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