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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,238.64, 23,789.31 and 9,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,238.64, 23,789.31 and 9,786.64 is: 13,505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,238.64 : 23,789.31 = 9,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,238.64/23,789.31 = 9,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,238.64x = 23,789.31 × 9,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,238.64x = 232,817,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,817,412.82/17,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.56

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