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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.97, 23,781.20 and 9,678.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.97, 23,781.20 and 9,678.85 is: 13,355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.97 : 23,781.20 = 9,678.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.97/23,781.20 = 9,678.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.97x = 23,781.20 × 9,678.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.97x = 230,174,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,174,559.77/17,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.87

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