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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.77, 23,953.95 and 9,700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.77, 23,953.95 and 9,700.71 is: 13,387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.77 : 23,953.95 = 9,700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.77/23,953.95 = 9,700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.77x = 23,953.95 × 9,700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.77x = 232,370,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,370,242.92/17,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.10

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