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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.64, 23,852.36 and 9,730.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.64, 23,852.36 and 9,730.47 is: 13,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.64 : 23,852.36 = 9,730.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.64/23,852.36 = 9,730.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.64x = 23,852.36 × 9,730.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.64x = 232,094,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,094,697.74/17,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.35

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