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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.15, 23,851.60 and 9,729.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.15, 23,851.60 and 9,729.09 is: 13,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.15 : 23,851.60 = 9,729.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.15/23,851.60 = 9,729.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.15x = 23,851.60 × 9,729.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.15x = 232,054,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,054,338.72/17,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.62

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