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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.04, 23,968.11 and 9,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.04, 23,968.11 and 9,815.70 is: 13,545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.04 : 23,968.11 = 9,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.04/23,968.11 = 9,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.04x = 23,968.11 × 9,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.04x = 235,263,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,263,777.33/17,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.01

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