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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.68, 23,961.56 and 9,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.68, 23,961.56 and 9,706.56 is: 13,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.68 : 23,961.56 = 9,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.68/23,961.56 = 9,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.68x = 23,961.56 × 9,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.68x = 232,584,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,584,319.83/17,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.10

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