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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.67, 23,962.79 and 9,811.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.67, 23,962.79 and 9,811.78 is: 13,540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.67 : 23,962.79 = 9,811.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.67/23,962.79 = 9,811.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.67x = 23,962.79 × 9,811.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.67x = 235,117,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,117,623.67/17,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.00

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