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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.14, 23,784.48 and 9,783.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.14, 23,784.48 and 9,783.14 is: 13,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.14 : 23,784.48 = 9,783.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.14/23,784.48 = 9,783.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.14x = 23,784.48 × 9,783.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.14x = 232,686,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,686,897.67/17,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.73

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