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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.70, 23,851.95 and 9,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.70, 23,851.95 and 9,730.30 is: 13,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.70 : 23,851.95 = 9,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.70/23,851.95 = 9,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.70x = 23,851.95 × 9,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.70x = 232,086,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,086,629.09/17,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.06

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