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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.46, 23,960.08 and 9,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.46, 23,960.08 and 9,811.24 is: 13,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.46 : 23,960.08 = 9,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.46/23,960.08 = 9,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.46x = 23,960.08 × 9,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.46x = 235,078,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,078,010.87/17,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.44

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