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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.67, 23,960.03 and 9,809.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.67, 23,960.03 and 9,809.78 is: 13,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.67 : 23,960.03 = 9,809.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.67/23,960.03 = 9,809.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.67x = 23,960.03 × 9,809.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.67x = 235,042,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,042,623.09/17,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.24

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