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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.04, 23,787.14 and 9,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.04, 23,787.14 and 9,682.88 is: 13,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.04 : 23,787.14 = 9,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.04/23,787.14 = 9,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.04x = 23,787.14 × 9,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.04x = 230,327,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,327,854.81/17,236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.16

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