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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.52, 23,780.88 and 9,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.52, 23,780.88 and 9,780.52 is: 13,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.52 : 23,780.88 = 9,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.52/23,780.88 = 9,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.52x = 23,780.88 × 9,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.52x = 232,589,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,589,372.46/17,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.12

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