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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.36, 23,784.84 and 9,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.36, 23,784.84 and 9,783.36 is: 13,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.36 : 23,784.84 = 9,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.36/23,784.84 = 9,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.36x = 23,784.84 × 9,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.36x = 232,695,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,695,652.26/17,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.06

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