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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.46, 23,781.36 and 9,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.46, 23,781.36 and 9,680.14 is: 13,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.46 : 23,781.36 = 9,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.46/23,781.36 = 9,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.46x = 23,781.36 × 9,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.46x = 230,206,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,206,894.19/17,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.91

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