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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.44, 23,950.92 and 9,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.44, 23,950.92 and 9,804.32 is: 13,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.44 : 23,950.92 = 9,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.44/23,950.92 = 9,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.44x = 23,950.92 × 9,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.44x = 234,822,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,822,364.22/17,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.41

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