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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.68, 23,783.84 and 9,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.68, 23,783.84 and 9,681.60 is: 13,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.68 : 23,783.84 = 9,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.68/23,783.84 = 9,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.68x = 23,783.84 × 9,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.68x = 230,265,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,265,625.34/17,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.82

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