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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.08, 23,960.88 and 9,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.08, 23,960.88 and 9,910.08 is: 13,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.08 : 23,960.88 = 9,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.08/23,960.88 = 9,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.08x = 23,960.88 × 9,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.08x = 237,454,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,454,237.67/17,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.60

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