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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.13, 23,785.88 and 9,784.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.13, 23,785.88 and 9,784.13 is: 13,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.13 : 23,785.88 = 9,784.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.13/23,785.88 = 9,784.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.13x = 23,785.88 × 9,784.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.13x = 232,723,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,723,974.23/17,236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.11

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