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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.19, 23,953.97 and 9,701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.19, 23,953.97 and 9,701.05 is: 13,386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.19 : 23,953.97 = 9,701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.19/23,953.97 = 9,701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.19x = 23,953.97 × 9,701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.19x = 232,378,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,378,660.67/17,359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.49

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