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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.94, 23,962.08 and 9,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.94, 23,962.08 and 9,810.14 is: 13,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.94 : 23,962.08 = 9,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.94/23,962.08 = 9,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.94x = 23,962.08 × 9,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.94x = 235,071,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,071,288.68/17,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.90

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