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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.56, 23,950.44 and 9,800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.56, 23,950.44 and 9,800.88 is: 13,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.56 : 23,950.44 = 9,800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.56/23,950.44 = 9,800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.56x = 23,950.44 × 9,800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.56x = 234,735,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,735,388.39/17,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.30

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