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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.54, 23,960.48 and 9,810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.54, 23,960.48 and 9,810.18 is: 13,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.54 : 23,960.48 = 9,810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.54/23,960.48 = 9,810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.54x = 23,960.48 × 9,810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.54x = 235,056,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,056,621.69/17,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.37

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