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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.96, 23,958.01 and 9,809.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.96, 23,958.01 and 9,809.74 is: 13,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.96 : 23,958.01 = 9,809.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.96/23,958.01 = 9,809.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.96x = 23,958.01 × 9,809.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.96x = 235,021,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,021,801.38/17,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.37

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