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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.45, 23,958.76 and 9,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.45, 23,958.76 and 9,809.44 is: 13,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.45 : 23,958.76 = 9,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.45/23,958.76 = 9,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.45x = 23,958.76 × 9,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.45x = 235,021,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,021,980.26/17,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.22

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