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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.08, 23,962.98 and 9,911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.08, 23,962.98 and 9,911.08 is: 13,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.08 : 23,962.98 = 9,911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.08/23,962.98 = 9,911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.08x = 23,962.98 × 9,911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.08x = 237,499,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,499,011.82/17,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.39

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