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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.30, 23,959.93 and 9,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.30, 23,959.93 and 9,810.28 is: 13,537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.30 : 23,959.93 = 9,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.30/23,959.93 = 9,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.30x = 23,959.93 × 9,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.30x = 235,053,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,053,618.31/17,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.39

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