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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.50, 23,963.49 and 9,910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.50, 23,963.49 and 9,910.50 is: 13,678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.50 : 23,963.49 = 9,910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.50/23,963.49 = 9,910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.50x = 23,963.49 × 9,910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.50x = 237,490,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,490,167.65/17,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.34

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