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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.04, 23,712.64 and 9,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.04, 23,712.64 and 9,731.04 is: 13,428.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.04 : 23,712.64 = 9,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.04/23,712.64 = 9,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.04x = 23,712.64 × 9,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.04x = 230,748,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,748,648.35/17,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.86

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