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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.56, 23,782.21 and 9,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.56, 23,782.21 and 9,680.28 is: 13,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.56 : 23,782.21 = 9,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.56/23,782.21 = 9,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.56x = 23,782.21 × 9,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.56x = 230,218,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,218,451.82/17,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.95

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