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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,280.76, 23,847.30 and 9,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,280.76, 23,847.30 and 9,828.76 is: 13,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,280.76 : 23,847.30 = 9,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,280.76/23,847.30 = 9,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,280.76x = 23,847.30 × 9,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,280.76x = 234,389,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,389,388.35/17,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.60

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