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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.39, 23,852.02 and 9,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.39, 23,852.02 and 9,730.22 is: 13,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.39 : 23,852.02 = 9,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.39/23,852.02 = 9,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.39x = 23,852.02 × 9,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.39x = 232,085,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,085,402.04/17,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.01

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