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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.95, 23,951.79 and 9,803.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.95, 23,951.79 and 9,803.43 is: 13,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.95 : 23,951.79 = 9,803.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.95/23,951.79 = 9,803.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.95x = 23,951.79 × 9,803.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.95x = 234,809,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,809,696.64/17,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.28

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