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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.77, 23,956.71 and 9,702.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.77, 23,956.71 and 9,702.71 is: 13,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.77 : 23,956.71 = 9,702.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.77/23,956.71 = 9,702.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.77x = 23,956.71 × 9,702.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.77x = 232,445,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,445,009.68/17,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.87

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