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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.31, 23,950.53 and 9,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.31, 23,950.53 and 9,699.08 is: 13,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.31 : 23,950.53 = 9,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.31/23,950.53 = 9,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.31x = 23,950.53 × 9,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.31x = 232,297,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,297,986.76/17,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.07

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