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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.64, 23,960.40 and 9,810.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.64, 23,960.40 and 9,810.63 is: 13,537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.64 : 23,960.40 = 9,810.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.64/23,960.40 = 9,810.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.64x = 23,960.40 × 9,810.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.64x = 235,066,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,066,499.25/17,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.86

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