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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.68, 23,957.84 and 9,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.68, 23,957.84 and 9,807.40 is: 13,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.68 : 23,957.84 = 9,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.68/23,957.84 = 9,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.68x = 23,957.84 × 9,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.68x = 234,964,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,964,137.70/17,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.05

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