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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.78, 23,781.09 and 9,679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.78, 23,781.09 and 9,679.23 is: 13,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.78 : 23,781.09 = 9,679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.78/23,781.09 = 9,679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.78x = 23,781.09 × 9,679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.78x = 230,182,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,182,676.06/17,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.25

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