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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.28, 23,676.24 and 9,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.28, 23,676.24 and 9,703.84 is: 13,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.28 : 23,676.24 = 9,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.28/23,676.24 = 9,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.28x = 23,676.24 × 9,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.28x = 229,750,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,750,444.76/17,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.84

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