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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.79, 23,957.45 and 9,807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.79, 23,957.45 and 9,807.90 is: 13,534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.79 : 23,957.45 = 9,807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.79/23,957.45 = 9,807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.79x = 23,957.45 × 9,807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.79x = 234,972,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,972,284.71/17,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,534.65

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