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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.19, 23,956.73 and 9,703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.19, 23,956.73 and 9,703.05 is: 13,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.19 : 23,956.73 = 9,703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.19/23,956.73 = 9,703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.19x = 23,956.73 × 9,703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.19x = 232,453,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,453,349.03/17,361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.25

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