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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.52, 23,782.26 and 9,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.52, 23,782.26 and 9,781.52 is: 13,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.52 : 23,782.26 = 9,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.52/23,782.26 = 9,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.52x = 23,782.26 × 9,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.52x = 232,626,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,626,651.84/17,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.50

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