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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.63, 23,785.59 and 9,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.63, 23,785.59 and 9,681.98 is: 13,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.63 : 23,785.59 = 9,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.63/23,785.59 = 9,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.63x = 23,785.59 × 9,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.63x = 230,291,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,291,487.74/17,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.36

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