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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.05, 23,788.60 and 9,684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.05, 23,788.60 and 9,684.70 is: 13,364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.05 : 23,788.60 = 9,684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.05/23,788.60 = 9,684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.05x = 23,788.60 × 9,684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.05x = 230,385,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,385,454.42/17,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.94

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