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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.50, 23,964.96 and 9,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.50, 23,964.96 and 9,811.90 is: 13,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.50 : 23,964.96 = 9,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.50/23,964.96 = 9,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.50x = 23,964.96 × 9,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.50x = 235,141,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,141,791.02/17,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.96

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