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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.70, 23,957.42 and 9,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.70, 23,957.42 and 9,703.56 is: 13,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.70 : 23,957.42 = 9,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.70/23,957.42 = 9,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.70x = 23,957.42 × 9,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.70x = 232,472,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,472,262.42/17,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.95

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