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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.72, 23,970.32 and 9,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.72, 23,970.32 and 9,816.20 is: 13,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.72 : 23,970.32 = 9,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.72/23,970.32 = 9,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.72x = 23,970.32 × 9,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.72x = 235,297,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,297,455.18/17,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.42

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