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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.30, 23,955.85 and 9,805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.30, 23,955.85 and 9,805.65 is: 13,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.30 : 23,955.85 = 9,805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.30/23,955.85 = 9,805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.30x = 23,955.85 × 9,805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.30x = 234,902,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,902,680.55/17,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.81

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