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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.04, 23,714.02 and 9,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.04, 23,714.02 and 9,732.04 is: 13,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.04 : 23,714.02 = 9,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.04/23,714.02 = 9,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.04x = 23,714.02 × 9,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.04x = 230,785,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,785,791.20/17,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.24

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