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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.11, 23,959.72 and 9,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.11, 23,959.72 and 9,808.46 is: 13,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.11 : 23,959.72 = 9,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.11/23,959.72 = 9,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.11x = 23,959.72 × 9,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.11x = 235,007,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,007,955.23/17,362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.68

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