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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.05, 23,963.96 and 9,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.05, 23,963.96 and 9,812.70 is: 13,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.05 : 23,963.96 = 9,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.05/23,963.96 = 9,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.05x = 23,963.96 × 9,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.05x = 235,151,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,151,174.82/17,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.85

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