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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.38, 23,955.90 and 9,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.38, 23,955.90 and 9,805.32 is: 13,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.38 : 23,955.90 = 9,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.38/23,955.90 = 9,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.38x = 23,955.90 × 9,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.38x = 234,895,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,895,265.39/17,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.32

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