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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.67, 23,957.27 and 9,807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.67, 23,957.27 and 9,807.78 is: 13,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.67 : 23,957.27 = 9,807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.67/23,957.27 = 9,807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.67x = 23,957.27 × 9,807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.67x = 234,967,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,967,633.56/17,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,534.48

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