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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.09, 23,781.38 and 9,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.09, 23,781.38 and 9,679.43 is: 13,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.09 : 23,781.38 = 9,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.09/23,781.38 = 9,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.09x = 23,781.38 × 9,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.09x = 230,190,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,190,214.07/17,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.46

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