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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.36, 23,713.74 and 9,732.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.36, 23,713.74 and 9,732.36 is: 13,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.36 : 23,713.74 = 9,732.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.36/23,713.74 = 9,732.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.36x = 23,713.74 × 9,732.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.36x = 230,790,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,790,654.63/17,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.27

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