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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.53, 23,853.54 and 9,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.53, 23,853.54 and 9,731.33 is: 13,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.53 : 23,853.54 = 9,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.53/23,853.54 = 9,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.53x = 23,853.54 × 9,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.53x = 232,126,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,126,669.41/17,283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.51

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