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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.56, 23,955.96 and 9,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.56, 23,955.96 and 9,804.88 is: 13,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.56 : 23,955.96 = 9,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.56/23,955.96 = 9,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.56x = 23,955.96 × 9,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.56x = 234,885,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885,313.08/17,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.82

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