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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.14, 23,781.72 and 9,781.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.14, 23,781.72 and 9,781.14 is: 13,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.14 : 23,781.72 = 9,781.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.14/23,781.72 = 9,781.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.14x = 23,781.72 × 9,781.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.14x = 232,612,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,612,332.76/17,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.97

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