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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.07, 23,848.02 and 9,728.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.07, 23,848.02 and 9,728.01 is: 13,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.07 : 23,848.02 = 9,728.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.07/23,848.02 = 9,728.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.07x = 23,848.02 × 9,728.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.07x = 231,993,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,993,777.04/17,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,423.96

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