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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.13, 23,955.60 and 9,907.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.13, 23,955.60 and 9,907.13 is: 13,671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.13 : 23,955.60 = 9,907.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.13/23,955.60 = 9,907.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.13x = 23,955.60 × 9,907.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.13x = 237,331,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,331,123.65/17,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.84

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