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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.70, 23,969.96 and 9,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.70, 23,969.96 and 9,816.02 is: 13,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.70 : 23,969.96 = 9,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.70/23,969.96 = 9,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.70x = 23,969.96 × 9,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.70x = 235,289,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,289,606.76/17,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.98

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