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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184, 23,714.56 and 9,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184, 23,714.56 and 9,731.84 is: 13,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184 : 23,714.56 = 9,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184/23,714.56 = 9,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184x = 23,714.56 × 9,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184x = 230,786,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,786,303.59/17,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.30

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