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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.97, 23,958.23 and 9,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.97, 23,958.23 and 9,807.68 is: 13,535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.97 : 23,958.23 = 9,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.97/23,958.23 = 9,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.97x = 23,958.23 × 9,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.97x = 234,974,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,974,688.58/17,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.43

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