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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.64, 23,784.54 and 9,579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.64, 23,784.54 and 9,579.39 is: 13,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.64 : 23,784.54 = 9,579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.64/23,784.54 = 9,579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.64x = 23,784.54 × 9,579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.64x = 227,841,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,841,295.44/17,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.20

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