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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.90, 23,951.36 and 9,803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.90, 23,951.36 and 9,803.55 is: 13,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.90 : 23,951.36 = 9,803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.90/23,951.36 = 9,803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.90x = 23,951.36 × 9,803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.90x = 234,808,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,808,355.33/17,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.24

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