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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.50, 23,787.75 and 9,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.50, 23,787.75 and 9,785.50 is: 13,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.50 : 23,787.75 = 9,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.50/23,787.75 = 9,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.50x = 23,787.75 × 9,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.50x = 232,775,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,775,027.63/17,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.99

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